TC Energy Awards More Than $1.6 billion in American Contracts to Build Keystone XL, Project to Create Over 8,000 Union Jobs i...
October 28 2020 - 8:00AM
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Advisory – TC Energy Corporation (TSX,
NYSE: TRP) (TC Energy) has awarded more than US$1.6 billion worth
of contracts to six major American union contractors to execute
pipeline construction across 800 miles in three states in the U.S.
on the Keystone XL Pipeline in 2021.
The six contractors will be directly responsible for hiring more
than 7,000 union workers in 2021, with special emphasis placed on
hiring locally first and giving priority to qualified local and
Indigenous-owned businesses. When combined with additional 2021
contracts to be announced later, the total number of American union
workers constructing Keystone XL in 2021 will exceed 8,000 and $900
million in gross wages. In total, Keystone XL is expected to employ
more than 11,000 Americans in 2021, creating more than $1.6 billion
in gross wages.
“The awarding of 2021 U.S. construction contracts shows the
continued momentum behind Keystone XL. The dedicated members of the
Operating Engineers are eager and ready to build this critical
piece of modern North American energy infrastructure to the highest
quality standards,” said James T. Callahan, General President of
the International Union of Operating Engineers. “The 8,000 American
union jobs that come with 2021 construction is welcome news and
irreplaceable as the U.S. continues our economic recovery.”
The companies awarded contracts include:
- Barnard Pipeline (Bozeman, MT)
- Associated Pipeline (Houston, TX)
- Michels (Brownsville, WI)
- Precision Pipeline (Eau Claire, WI)
- Price Gregory International (Katy, TX)
- U.S. Pipeline (Houston, TX)
“With construction activities well underway in both the U.S. and
Canada, Keystone XL is already playing a critical role in
contributing to North America's economic recovery,” said Richard
Prior, President, Keystone XL Pipeline. “The selection of our U.S.
construction contractors for 2021 is an important next step in
employing thousands more American union workers and delivering
tangible benefits to local communities and businesses.”
These contractors have extensive experience constructing
pipeline and major infrastructure projects in the U.S. and around
the world. The contractors were chosen based on TC Energy’s core
principles of safety, environmental stewardship and stakeholder
engagement along with their financial strength, technical design
expertise and contract competitiveness.
“Barnard Pipeline is very excited and honored to
receive the official award on Keystone XL. As a Montana
contractor, we are proud to build this important project in our
great state and to help ensure energy independence for our nation.
We believe our reputation for integrity, safety and quality will
meet the expectations of the property owners, communities and TC
Energy,” said Marty Jorgensen, President, Barnard Pipeline.
Keystone XL remains as critical as ever to meeting today’s
economic and energy security needs. The project has announced
several significant developments in recent months, including
commencing construction and signing the government of Alberta as an
equity partner, signing a Project Labor Agreement with four major
American unions and creating a US$10 million Green Jobs Training
Fund, and offering equity ownership to Indigenous communities
across North America. This is in addition to more than $90 million
being recorded in the U.S. to date in local and Indigenous spend
through TC Energy and the company’s various contractors and
suppliers.
Keystone XL highlights
- Advances North American energy security
- Committed to a greener future by creating $10 million clean
energy training fund
- Established Indigenous communities as long-term partners
- Creating approximately 13,000 high-paying union jobs in the
U.S. and Canada
- Supporting over 60,000 jobs across North America
For additional information on the project, visit
KeystoneXL.com.
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their lives in a sustainable way. Thanks to a safe, reliable
network of natural gas and crude oil pipelines, along with power
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