Alberta plans to propose new oil pipeline to B.C. coast
Alberta plans a pipeline to British Columbia’s coast with Indigenous partnerships and $14 million in early planning, aiming to export up to 1 million barrels of crude oil daily to Asian markets.
- Alberta's government plans to submit a proposal for a new oil pipeline to B.C.'s northwest coast by spring 2026, supported by a $14 million investment for early planning work.
- Indigenous communities in both Alberta and B.C. are being engaged from the start, with co-ownership and partnership emphasized in project development.
- The pipeline aims to increase market access for Canadian crude oil, responding to rising demand from Asian markets like Japan and China.
- Discussions with the federal government include potentially removing the oil tanker ban to facilitate the pipeline's feasibility.
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Alberta Proposes New Oil Pipeline
Alberta has proposed to build a new oil pipeline to the British Columbia coast that could carry up to 1 million barrels daily of crude oil, to be exported to Asian markets. The Calgary Herald reported the provincial government was ready to commit C$14 million to early planning for the project, with Premier Danielle Smith expressing hope the project could get federal approval as early as next month. Opposition, however, has been swift. The Premie…
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