Alberta and Ontario propose a pipeline to carry western Canada’s oil to the east
Summary
The premiers of Alberta and Ontario have proposed building a new pipeline to carry oil from western Canada to the east. The pipeline would help Canada sell oil to countries beyond the United States and could eventually extend to the Atlantic coast for exports to Europe.Key Facts
- The proposed pipeline would be about 3,300 kilometers (2,050 miles) long, running from Hardisty, Alberta, to Sarnia, Ontario.
- It could carry between 500,000 to 800,000 barrels of oil per day.
- The pipeline might later extend to Canada’s Atlantic coast to export oil to Europe.
- The United States is currently Canada’s biggest buyer of oil.
- A feasibility study and consultations with Indigenous groups are planned before construction.
- Similar pipeline projects have faced challenges and opposition in the past, including the abandoned Energy East pipeline.
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith aims to double Alberta’s oil production within 10 to 15 years.
- The proposal is part of Canada’s effort to diversify its oil export markets beyond the U.S., especially during trade tensions with the U.S. government.
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