In June 2010, a plan to build a pipeline that would run from Alberta, Canada through the central United States, to reach its final destinations in , Nederland, Texas and Pakota, Illinois were finally commissioned. The project to build the gas pipeline that would connect the two countries certainly started with good intentions, but many people would disagree. Looking at the plans for the construction of what became known as the Keystone Pipeline, it is evident that there are numerous benefits that come with building the pipeline. On the other hand, some people argue that assembling such a pipeline would cause detrimental effects on multiple variables that play a role in plans to fabricate the Keystone Pipeline. The Keystone Pipeline has three sections that are expected to be built. The first section goes 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. As of now, there is a proposed fourth section that runs from Hardisty, Alberta through Baker, Montana and reaches its final destination in Steele City, Nebraska. This phase, however, has not been finalized and still remains a proposal and nothing more. The projected length of the pipeline will 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, however construction across the US-Canada border was halted due to the failure of TransCanada, the company financing the project, to obtain a presidential permit from President Barack Obama (Sava. ..... half the paper... during and after construction. For example, a leak or spill may occur along the pipeline, causing the spill to gradually seep into surrounding drinking water sources. A major cause for concern could be the Ogallala Aquifer in Nebraska, the Ogallala Aquifer provides water to nearly two million people, and if this reliable source of drinking water were to be contaminated by a leak or spill from the Keystone Pipeline, the consequences could be devastating (Palliser, 2). Works Cited Terry, Lee. “Keystone Xl: The Pipeline To Energy Security.” Web. April 1, 2014. Palliser, Janna. Scientific field 35.9 (2012): 8,11,13. ProQuest. April 1, 2014Savage, Luiza Ch. "Friends like these." Maclean's 124.46 (2011): 44-46. Premier of academic research. Network. April 1. 2014