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.
- The Alberta government, led by Premier Danielle Smith, plans to submit an application for a new oil pipeline to northwestern British Columbia.
- The application aims to be filed with the federal Major Projects Office by spring 2026, with an advisory group from three major Canadian crude pipeline operators.
- Premier Smith stated, 'This project application is about more than a pipeline; it’s about unlocking Canada’s full economic potential.'
- Fort McKay Chief Raymond Powder emphasized that true partnership includes 'listening to Indigenous voices, respecting our lands, and ensuring our people share in the benefits.
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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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