CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- South Bow Corp. (TSX & NYSE: SOBO) (South Bow or the Company) reports its second-quarter 2025 financial and operational results. Unless otherwise noted, all financial figures in this news release are in U.S. dollars. Highlights Safety and operational performance Recorded average throughput of approximately 544,000 barrels per day (bbl/d) on the Keystone Pipeline in the second quarter of 2025, and approximately 760,000 bbl/d on the U.S. Gulf Coast segment o ...

Core Viewpoint - South Bow Corp. has successfully restarted the Keystone Pipeline after receiving regulatory approval following an oil release incident on April 8, 2025, near Fort Ransom, North Dakota [1][3]. Group 1: Incident Response and Recovery - South Bow has repaired and replaced the affected pipeline section and has recovered most of the estimated 3,500 barrels of oil released, focusing on soil remediation [2]. - The company is committed to the safety of personnel and minimizing environmental risks, with continuous air quality monitoring showing no adverse health concerns [2]. - A Corrective Action Order was issued by PHMSA on April 11, 2025, requiring South Bow to implement specific corrective actions, which included a restart plan that has been approved [3]. Group 2: Regulatory Compliance and Operations - The Keystone Pipeline is now operating under certain pressure restrictions as mandated by PHMSA, and South Bow has also informed the Canada Energy Regulator about similar restrictions on the Canadian sections of the pipeline [3]. - The pipeline was operating within its design and regulatory approval requirements at the time of the incident [3]. - South Bow is actively engaging with regulators, local officials, landowners, and the community during the recovery process [2][3]. Group 3: Communication and Updates - South Bow will continue to provide updates regarding the incident and recovery efforts on its website [4].

Core Points - South Bow Corp has shut down the Keystone Pipeline due to an oil release incident near Fort Ransom, North Dakota [1] - The shutdown was initiated after leak detection systems identified a pressure drop, with the system being fully shut down within two minutes [2] - Approximately 3,500 barrels of oil have been estimated to be released from the pipeline [2] Response Efforts - The company has activated emergency response procedures, focusing on onsite staff safety, community well-being, and environmental protection [3] - Continuous air and environmental monitoring has been established to mitigate risks associated with the incident [3] - South Bow will provide ongoing updates regarding the situation on its website [3] Forward-Looking Statements - The news release includes forward-looking statements regarding the company's response efforts and future updates related to the oil release [4][5] - These statements are based on assumptions about market conditions, regulatory approvals, and operational costs [5][6] - The company does not guarantee the accuracy of these forward-looking statements, as they are subject to various risks and uncertainties [6][7]