Court Order for Keyera Acquisition Investigation
Summary
The Competition Bureau obtained a Federal Court order requiring Inter Pipeline Ltd to produce records and information relevant to its investigation of Keyera Corp's proposed acquisition of Plains All American Pipeline LP's Canadian natural gas liquids business. The Bureau is assessing whether the transaction would substantially lessen competition or create barriers for competitors and new market entrants in Canada's oil and gas midstream industry.
What changed
The Competition Bureau obtained a Federal Court order compelling Inter Pipeline Ltd to produce records and information relevant to its investigation of Keyera's proposed acquisition of Plains All American Pipeline LP's Canadian natural gas liquids business. The Bureau is investigating whether the proposed transaction would result in a substantial lessening or prevention of competition in Canada's oil and gas industry, and whether it would raise barriers for competitors or new market entrants.\n\nAffected parties—including Keyera, Plains, and other market participants—should anticipate heightened regulatory scrutiny. The Bureau's investigation focuses on the Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta hub where approximately 87% of Alberta's fractionation activity occurs. Companies involved in Canadian oil and gas midstream operations should ensure their compliance documentation is complete and prepare for potential additional information requests from the Bureau.
What to do next
- Cooperate fully with any information requests from the Competition Bureau
- Assess whether the transaction raises competitive concerns in relevant markets
- Monitor for further Bureau guidance or potential remedies
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Competition Bureau obtains a court order to advance investigation into Keyera’s proposed acquisition in oil and gas industry
From: Competition Bureau Canada
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Competition Bureau obtains a court order to advance investigation into Keyera’s proposed acquisition in oil and gas industry
April 8, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
April 8, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
The Competition Bureau has obtained a court order to gather information to advance its investigation into Keyera Corp’s (Keyera) proposed acquisition of the Canadian natural gas liquids business of Plains All American Pipeline LP (Plains).
Both Keyera and Plains are important midstream oil & gas companies in Canada. They also transport, fractionate, store, and market natural gas liquids in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, including ethane, propane, butane, and condensate.
The Bureau is investigating whether the proposed transaction is likely to result in a substantial lessening or prevention of competition in the Canadian oil & gas industry. The Bureau is also assessing whether the transaction raises barriers for competitors and new market entrants or entrenches Keyera's competitive position in the energy infrastructure marketplace.
The Federal Court order requires Inter Pipeline Ltd, another player in the Canadian oil & gas industry, to produce records and information that are relevant to the Bureau’s investigation.
Quick facts
- Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, is a key hub for natural gas liquids in Canada. According to the Alberta Energy Regulator, approximately 87% of all fractionation activity in Alberta occurs in and around Fort Saskatchewan.
- Keyera is a Canadian energy infrastructure company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, with operations in both Alberta and Oklahoma.
- Plains is a US-based midstream energy business with operations in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. Natural gas liquids are byproducts of natural gas production. They are used to heat homes, dry crops, manufacture petrochemicals, and are blended with crude oil, among other uses. The products are sold both within Canada and around the world.
Associated links
- Overview of the merger review process
- Competition Bureau consent agreement with Schlumberger
- Competition Bureau consent agreement with Canadian Natural Resources Limited
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