Tag Archives: Alberta

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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Shippers keen on TransCanada’s natural gas line conversion to carry crude eastward

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Matcor

EDMONTON – TransCanada Corp.’s plans to convert one of its main natural gas lines to carry crude oil from Alberta to Quebec and likely on to the Maritimes is set to move into high gear. The firm said Tuesday it … Continue reading →

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Canadian Pipeline proposal is a realistic option, expert says

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Matcor

A pipeline bringing crude oil from Alberta to New Brunswick could be more realistic than building a pipeline to the west coast, according to an energy expert. Premier David Alward is in Alberta for three days to meet with Alberta … Continue reading →

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