Northern Courier Pipeline System
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Overview |
TC Energy operates the Northern Courier Pipeline and has a 15% ownership position in the asset. The 90 km (56 mile) pipeline system transports bitumen and diluent between the Fort Hills mine site and Suncor Energy’s terminal located north of Fort McMurray, Alberta. The pipeline system is a critical piece of infrastructure to support the long-term plans for growth and transmission of increased production from the Alberta oil sands. The pipeline commenced transportation services in January 2018.

Pushing boundaries to protect water
The Northern Courier Pipeline is a prime example of how TC Energy goes above and beyond to protect the environment and waterbodies. In 2016, the project was recognized for their impressive record-setting Athabasca River crossing in northern Alberta.
90 km (56 mile) dual pipeline system
Construction of the pipeline is complete
Operations began in late January 2018

Click or call before you dig
Whether you’re digging a foundation on a commercial jobsite, a swimming pool in your backyard or planting a tree, always know what’s below first. Before putting a shovel in the ground, contact your local One-Call Centre to have all underground utilities located and marked free of charge.
Consequences of unsafe digging include:
- Risk of serious injuries and death
- Fines and repair costs to fix underground utility lines
- Interrupted services such as electricity, gas and water
Documents and maps
The Northern Courier Pipeline System is a critical piece of infrastructure to support the long-term plans for growth and transmission of increased production from the Alberta oil sands. The 90 km (56 mile) pipeline system transports bitumen and diluent between the Fort Hills mine site and Fort McMurray, Alberta.
Explore the route below.
Regulatory contact
Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) | ||
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Local | 1-403-297-8311 | 1-403-297-7336 |
Toll-Free | 1-855-297-8311 |
Ways to reach us
We’re here to answer your questions. For general questions you can contact us by email, but for a quicker response, please call us directly.
Northern Courier Pipeline System | ||
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1-888-909-9972 | northerncourier@tcenergy.com |
Emergency Response | |
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Our commitment to the safety of our people, pipelines and facilities is unwavering, visit our Contact page for our complete list of emergency numbers. |
Landowner Helpline | |
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A key component in maintaining the integrity of our facilities is input from all stakeholders: Indigenous communities, landowners and governments. If you have questions or concerns, please let us know. | |
Head Office |
1-866-372-1601 |