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Enbridge – Work on pipeline to begin later this year in Michigan

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Matcor

A portion of a large-diameter interstate crude oil pipeline that runs through Oxford and Addison townships (Michigan) is due to be replaced later this year by Canadian-based energy distribution company, Enbridge Inc. Enbridge, Inc. will begin work on Oxford and … Continue reading →

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CEPA: Report Uncovers Diluted Bitumen Not Corrosive…

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Matcor

A report published on February 25 by a division of the UK-based Penspen engineering firm reveals diluted bitumen is no more corrosive than conventional crude. Brenda Kenny, President and CEO, of the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA), is pleased with … Continue reading →

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US East Coast Refineries Coming Back to Life

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Matcor

The shutdown of several refineries serving the Northeast and the possibility they would not reopen threatened to boost New England’s already­ high gasoline prices by as much as 15 cents a gallon was a reality 1 year ago. But an influx of cheaper … Continue reading →

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