Trans Mountain Pipeline Drag Reducing Agent (DRA) Project

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Trans Mountain Corporation is planning a $9-million optimization project focused on injecting drag reducing agents (DRA) to enhance the Trans Mountain Pipeline throughput. Construction for this initiative is scheduled to begin in August 2026 with a targeted in-service date of January 2027.

By introducing these chemical additives to reduce fluid friction within the line, the corporation aims to increase the system's capacity by approximately 10 percent, allowing it to accommodate higher oil volumes without the need for significant physical infrastructure expansions.

Municipality:	Strathcona County
Sector:	Pipeline
Schedule:	2026 - 2027
Estimated Cost:	$9.0M
Stage:	Proposed Projects are proposed from the time they are announced to the start of construction. For substage fields, see our methodologies page.
Developer:	Trans Mountain Corporation
Related Links:	Feb 4, 2026 - CBC