Trans Mountain pipeline hits full capacity due to Strait of Hormuz disruption
The Trans Mountain pipeline has reached full capacity for the first time since its 2024 expansion, with 890,000 bpd.
The pipeline’s full capacity is attributed to the Strait of Hormuz disruption, which has increased demand for Canadian oil from Asian markets.
Canadian crude output is growing, with 2026 production expected to exceed last year’s record of 5.3 million bpd.
The system was only about 84% full as recently as last summer, and Trans Mountain is planning for future capacity additions.