pipelines

Obama makes good on threat to veto controversial Keystone XL bill

February 25, 2015 by Alexander Panetta, The Canadian Press

Alberta Premier Jim Prentice, meanwhile, said struggle over Keystone XL is not over, even with U.S. president’s veto in play

U.S. EPA’s call for further Keystone XL review a delay tactic: TransCanada CEO

February 5, 2015 by Alexandra Posadzki, The Canadian Press

Said suggestions that environmental impacts of pipeline be revisited in light of lower crude prices merely a tactic to delay project

U.S. Senate passes Keystone bill despite White House threats

January 30, 2015 by Dina Cappiello, The Associated Press

Bill before U.S. Senate passed by vote of 62-36 despite threats President Barrack Obama won’t sign off on project

Study to examine feasibility of transport corridor to Arctic Ocean

January 30, 2015 by Bruce Cheadle, The Canadian Press

Northwest Territories Premier Bob McLeod has made no secret of his push for “Arctic Gateway” oil pipeline

B.C. premier wants more details on Kinder Morgan’s oil spill response plan

January 21, 2015 by Geordon Omand, The Canadian Press

Premier Christy Clark demanded more details of Trans Mountain safety plan be made public through National Energy Board

Keystone XL: TransCanada takes steps to acquire land in Nebraska

January 20, 2015 by Grant Schulte, The Associated Press

Filed paperwork in nine Nebraska counties to acquire access to remaining land needed to construct, operate and maintain the pipeline

‘Imperative’ to diversify crude markets beyond U.S.: Rickford

January 19, 2015 by Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press

Natural Resources Minister Greg Rickford said Canadian crude producers need to move away from “over-reliance to one single customer”

No climate change plan could mute U.S. opposition to Keystone

January 19, 2015 by Alexander Panetta, The Canadian Press

Opponents south of border said beefed up Canadian climate policy would have done nothing to sway sentiments

NEB demands full audit from pipeline firm Plains Midstream

January 16, 2015 by Bob Weber, The Canadian Press

Spokesperson said NEB’s concerns include hazard identification, risk assessment, risk control, training and documentation

Nebraska court clears way for Obama’s pending Keystone vote

January 9, 2015 by Alexander Panetta, The Canadian Press

State supreme court vacated district court’s judgment that state law approving pipeline route adopted unconstitutionally