Two of the most controversial pipeline projects this century—the failed Keystone XL project and the successful Dakota Access Pipeline—are gaining new life to move Canadian oil into the U.S., backed by cross-border permits quickly approved by President Donald Trump.
The April permits arrive as oil producers push to move growing Canadian volumes to U.S. refineries, and the war in Iran gives cover to boost the case for greater North American energy self-sufficiency.
“These projects are popping out more so because of what’s happening in Iran,” said Keland Rumsey, crude team lead analyst for East Daley Analytics, arguing the war may help expedite the projects that were already under consideration. “The regulatory environment with the current sitting president obviously helps these projects get movement.”
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Two of the most controversial pipeline projects this century—the failed Keystone XL project and the successful Dakota Access Pipeline—are gaining new life to move Canadian oil into the U.S., backed by cross-border permits quickly approved by President Donald Trump.
The April permits arrive as oil producers push to move growing Canadian volumes to U.S. refineries, and the war in Iran gives cover to boost the case for greater North American energy self-sufficiency.
“These projects are popping out more so because of what’s happening in Iran,” said Keland Rumsey, crude team lead analyst for East Daley Analytics, arguing the war may help expedite the projects that were already under consideration. “The regulatory environment with the current sitting president obviously helps these projects get movement.”
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Canada isn’t fucking with us anymore. Stop spending our money to make our lives worse!
I suppose this was an inevitable step with the Iran war and “American energy independence” still being key issues.
Hopefully the political will to push back is still there. If we’re depending on Congress, we’re cooked.