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Category Archives: Canada

Major Pipeline Safety & Integrity Management Changes Announced in Canada

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Matcor

Canada’s National Energy Board announced tightened rules on federally regulated oil and natural gas pipelines this week. The changes come with a move to bolster pipeline safety and integrity management for the good of environment and citizens. The strengthened regulations … Continue reading →

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TransCanada ‘West-East’ Oil Pipeline Moves Forward

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Matcor

TransCanada Corp. has moved a major step forward on its plan to ship Western Canadian crude to the country’s eastern refineries and export facilities, so far facing few of the political hurdles that have dogged other pipeline projects aimed at moving … Continue reading →

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Keystone XL Pipeline Passes Emissions Test

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Matcor

The proposed Keystone XL pipeline to bring heavy oil from Canada to the south of Nebraska has cleared an important hurdle, after an environmental impact statement concluded it would have only a marginal effect on greenhouse gas emissions. The state department … Continue reading →

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