Wisconsin Issues Line 5 Construction Permits

On November 14, 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced it has issued the permits requested by Enbridge to move forward with the Line 5 relocation project. The project reroutes a small section of Enbridge’s Line 5 around the Bad River Band’s reservation in Ashland County. It is estimated to create over 700 jobs, pump $135 million into the local economy, and generate millions in additional state and local tax revenue. Line 5 is unique because it not only moves crude oil that is refined into transportation fuels, but it also transports natural gas liquids that are made into propane. While this is not the final regulatory hurdle – the project still needs sign off from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – it is an incredibly important step towards getting this project moving. For more, see the attached press release. 

Questions? Contact Director of Regulatory Affairs Kate Gaziano.