In June 2010, a plan to build a pipeline that would run from Alberta, Canada, through the central United States, would head to her final destinations in , Nederland, Texas and Pakota, Illinois were finally put into service. The project to build the gas pipeline that would connect the two countries certainly began with good intentions, even if many people disagree. When looking at plans to build what became known as the Keystone Pipeline, it becomes clear that there are many benefits to building the pipeline. On the other hand, some people argue that assembling such a pipeline would have detrimental effects on several variables that play a role in the Keystone pipeline's manufacturing plans. The Keystone Pipeline has three sections that are expected to be built. The first section extends from Hardisty, Alberta to Steele City, Nebraska and then to Pakota, Illinois. The second section extends from Steele City, Nebraska to Cushing, Oklahoma. The final section extends from Cushing, Oklahoma, to Nederland, Texas. Currently, a fourth segment is proposed that runs from Hardisty, Alberta, through Baker, Montana, to its final destination in Steele City, Nebraska. However, this phase is not finalized and still remains a proposal and nothing more. The length of the pipeline is expected to be approximately 4,299 miles. The Keystone pipeline will transport approximately 900,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Construction of the pipeline has already begun, but construction across the Canada-U.S. border has been halted due to the failed attempt by TransCanada, the company financing the project, to obtain a presidential permit from President Barack Obama (Sava...... middle of paper ...... during and after construction. For example, a leak or spill could occur along the pipeline, causing the spill to gradually flow into water sources surrounding drinking water. One of the main areas of concern would be the Ogallala Aquifer in Nebraska. The Ogallala Aquifer supplies water to nearly two million people, and whether this reliable source of drinking water. contaminated by a leak or spill resulting from the Keystone pipeline, the consequences could be devastating (Palliser, 2): 61-. 88. Academic Search Premier, April 1, 2014. Palliser, Janna. Scientific Scope 35.9 (2012): 8,11,13. ProQuest. April 1, 2014Savage, Luiza Ch. "Friends like these." Maclean's 124.46 (2011): 44-46. Premier Academic Research. Internet. April 1. 2014