Trump administration approves Keystone XL pipeline
8 years ago

Trump administration approves Keystone XL pipeline

Al Jazeera  

The US state department has issued a presidential permit that gives energy firm TransCanada the green light to build the controversial Keystone XL pipeline. Announcing the permit, President Donald Trump called the Keystone project an “incredible pipeline”. “We look forward to working with them as we continue to invest in and strengthen North America’s energy infrastructure.” The company also said it would drop its lawsuit that called Obama’s 2015 decision unconstitutional. Oil industry advocates have argued the pipeline will improve US energy security and create jobs, but the project’s opponents have said the job creation will be minimal and short-lived. “As the Keystone XL project now moves forward this is just the first of many energery and infrastructure projects that my administration will approve and we’ve already approved a couple of other bigs ones…which we will be announcing soon,” Trump said.

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The fossil fuel industry gets its revenge on green activists
6 days, 4 hours ago

The fossil fuel industry gets its revenge on green activists

Live Mint  

The Trump administration has cranked out approvals of major projects to ship liquefied natural gas from the Gulf Coast and killed a host of climate-related initiatives. Legal experts said that while green groups have dealt with previous administrations’ attempts to weaken environmental standards, they are facing an extraordinary challenge under Trump 2.0. They have also opposed new LNG terminals on …

Trump calls for revival of Keystone XL Pipeline project axed by Biden
1 month ago

Trump calls for revival of Keystone XL Pipeline project axed by Biden

Raw Story  

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday called for the revival of the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline project opposed by environmental activists that was blocked under his predecessor Joe Biden. Biden formally rescinded a permit for the pipeline -- first proposed in 2008 -- by executive order on his first day in office in January 2021 over environmental concerns, reversing course …

Trump pledges to speed permitting for companies investing over $1 billion
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump pledges to speed permitting for companies investing over $1 billion

Live Mint  

President-elect Donald Trump said his administration would speed the approval of big construction projects for companies that invest more than $1 billion, signaling his intention to push the limits of federal law to boost the economy. “Trump has real-world experience in permitting and building projects," said Andrew Wheeler, who served as administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency in Trump’s first …

'It's a fact — look it up': Obama official schools Fox News talking points on Keystone Pipeline
3 years ago

'It's a fact — look it up': Obama official schools Fox News talking points on Keystone Pipeline

Raw Story  

On Fox News Wednesday, former White House economic adviser Robert Wolf smacked down anchor Sandra Smith's claims about the Keystone XL Pipeline, a controversial and canceled infrastructure project to deliver Canadian oil to U.S. ports that Republicans have taken to claiming is the reason the U.S. doesn't have enough oil — even though the U.S. is the world's largest oil …

Biden's economic adviser Daleep Singh says Keystone Pipeline closure criticism is a 'distraction'
3 years ago

Biden's economic adviser Daleep Singh says Keystone Pipeline closure criticism is a 'distraction'

Daily Mail  

The Biden administration on Wednesday dismissed criticism of its decision to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline as a 'distraction' even as it battles rising gas prices. Biden Admin's Daleep Singh argues increasing oil won't affect prices: "Keystone is a pipeline, it’s not an oil field. pic.twitter.com/Fe8lwy1YPr — Tom Elliott March 9, 2022 Daleep Singh, the deputy national security adviser for …

Fight over Canadian oil rages on after pipeline’s demise
3 years, 9 months ago

Fight over Canadian oil rages on after pipeline’s demise

Associated Press  

— The Keystone XL is dead after a 12-year attempt to build the oil pipeline, yet the fight over Canadian crude rages on as emboldened environmentalists target other projects and pressure President Joe Biden to intervene — all while oil imports from the north keep rising. On Wednesday, sponsors TC Energy and the province of Alberta gave up and declared …

Keystone XL pipeline nixed after Biden stands firm on permit
3 years, 9 months ago

Keystone XL pipeline nixed after Biden stands firm on permit

Associated Press  

— The sponsor of the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline pulled the plug on the contentious project Wednesday after Canadian officials failed to persuade President Joe Biden to reverse his cancellation of its permit on the day he took office. Biden canceled the pipeline’s border crossing permit in January over longstanding concerns that burning oil sands crude could make climate …

Keystone pipeline canceled after Biden administration blocks permit
3 years, 9 months ago

Keystone pipeline canceled after Biden administration blocks permit

LA Times  

President Biden, shown Wednesday at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, canceled the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline in January over concerns that the project would make climate change worse. The sponsor of the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline said Wednesday that it is pulling the plug on the contentious project after Canadian officials failed to persuade President Biden …

Company drops contentious Keystone XL pipeline project
3 years, 9 months ago

Company drops contentious Keystone XL pipeline project

Al Jazeera  

Critics welcome announcement as a ‘victory’ just months after US President Joe Biden revoked a permit for the pipeline. The company behind a contentious oil pipeline that would have stretched between Canada and the United States has officially abandoned the project, months after US President Joe Biden revoked its permit. Right-wing Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s government invested 1.5 billion Canadian …

States sue Biden in bid to revive Keystone XL pipeline
4 years ago

States sue Biden in bid to revive Keystone XL pipeline

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Attorneys general from 21 states on Wednesday sued to to …

Canada’s Trudeau ‘disappointed’ with Biden order to cancel Keystone pipeline
4 years, 2 months ago

Canada’s Trudeau ‘disappointed’ with Biden order to cancel Keystone pipeline

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau says he is ‘disappointed’ at …

‘Vindication’: Keystone critics welcome Biden nixing pipeline
4 years, 2 months ago

‘Vindication’: Keystone critics welcome Biden nixing pipeline

Al Jazeera  

Montreal, Canada – Opponents of the contentious Keystone XL pipeline are welcoming United States President Joe Biden’s decision to nix the multibillion-dollar project, saying the move provides a “sense of vindication” in their years-long fight. “Sadly, it is an insult aimed at the US’s most important ally and trading partner,” he said, urging the Canadian federal government to sit down …

Work on Keystone XL pipeline suspended ahead of Biden action
4 years, 2 months ago

Work on Keystone XL pipeline suspended ahead of Biden action

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Canadian company behind the Keystone XL oil pipeline said …

Keystone XL pipeline halted as Biden revokes permit
4 years, 2 months ago

Keystone XL pipeline halted as Biden revokes permit

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Construction on the long disputed Keystone XL oil pipeline halted Wednesday as incoming U.S. President Joe Biden revoked its permit on his first day in office. “Despite President Biden’s decision on the project, we would like to welcome other executive orders made today, including the decisions to rejoin the Paris Agreement and the World Health Organization, to place …

Biden Order Blocks Keystone XL Pipeline
4 years, 2 months ago

Biden Order Blocks Keystone XL Pipeline

NPR  

Biden Order Blocks Keystone XL Pipeline Enlarge this image toggle caption Andrew Burton/Getty Images Andrew Burton/Getty Images As part of his ambitious plan to address climate change, President Biden is revoking a key cross-border presidential permit needed to finish the controversial Keystone XL pipeline This likely means the end of the $8 billion pipeline, a years-long project that would have …

Canada plans to sell Keystone XL for scrap if Biden kills project
4 years, 2 months ago

Canada plans to sell Keystone XL for scrap if Biden kills project

Al Jazeera  

The Canadian province that invested in the crude pipeline is looking to sell it to recoup some of its $1.1bn. “That would offset construction costs.” With Joe Biden set to be sworn in this week, the U.S. president-elect’s campaign promise to cancel the crude pipeline’s license is haunting the Canadian oil sands industry. ‘Top priority’ Canadian Energy Minister Seamus O’Regan …

Biden expected to cancel Keystone XL Pipeline permit on first day in office
4 years, 2 months ago

Biden expected to cancel Keystone XL Pipeline permit on first day in office

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President-elect Joe Biden is reportedly planning to cancel the permit for the $9 billion Keystone …

Alberta leader asks Biden to ‘show respect’, hold Keystone talks
4 years, 2 months ago

Alberta leader asks Biden to ‘show respect’, hold Keystone talks

Al Jazeera  

US President-elect Joe Biden plans to nix contentious oil pipeline on his first day in office, Canadian media outlets reported. The premier of Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta is calling on United States President-elect Joe Biden to “show respect for Canada” and negotiate the future of the contentious, multibillion-dollar Keystone XL pipeline project. The words “Rescind Keystone XL pipeline permit” …

Biden may scrap Keystone pipeline permit on his first day: Report
4 years, 2 months ago

Biden may scrap Keystone pipeline permit on his first day: Report

Al Jazeera  

The project, which was rejected by the Obama administration for contravening climate change goals, was approved by Trump. US President-elect Joe Biden is planning to cancel the permit for the $9bn Keystone XL pipeline project as one of his first acts in office, perhaps as soon as his first day, according to a source familiar with his thinking. The words …

The pipeline that could complicate ‘reset’ of US-Canada relations
4 years, 4 months ago

The pipeline that could complicate ‘reset’ of US-Canada relations

Al Jazeera  

Canada is pushing to build the Keystone XL oil pipeline, but US President-elect Joe Biden has vowed to nix the project. “What we have is a US government that’s sort of poised to do all sorts of big things on climate, including cancelling Keystone – and their biggest obstacle may prove to be the government of Canada and Alberta,” said …

Oil And Gas Pipelines Look Like Increasingly Risky Bets
4 years, 8 months ago

Oil And Gas Pipelines Look Like Increasingly Risky Bets

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING On Sunday, two major utilities canceled plans to build the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, a 600-mile conduit to carry fracked gas from West Virginia through Virginia to North Carolina, despite a favorable Supreme Court ruling just weeks earlier. Pipeline projects that once seemed inevitable, particularly with the Trump administration’s unequivocal support, now look like increasingly risky bets as …

US judge cancels permit for Keystone XL pipeline from Canada
4 years, 11 months ago

US judge cancels permit for Keystone XL pipeline from Canada

Associated Press  

— A U.S. judge canceled a key permit Wednesday for the Keystone XL oil pipeline that’s expected to stretch from Canada to Nebraska, another setback for the disputed project that got underway less than two weeks ago following years of delays. Judge Brian Morris said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers failed to adequately consider effects on endangered species such …

Trump administration approves permit to allow building of Keystone oil pipeline
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump administration approves permit to allow building of Keystone oil pipeline

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Trump administration has approved a right-of-way to allow for the building the Keystone pipeline …

Keystone pipeline restarts 2 weeks after North Dakota leak
5 years, 4 months ago

Keystone pipeline restarts 2 weeks after North Dakota leak

Associated Press  

BISMARCK, N.D. — Canadian crude oil is once again moving through a pipeline nearly two weeks after the line leaked an estimated 383,000 gallons of oil in North Dakota. North Dakota environmental scientist Bill Suess said Monday that an affected portion of the 30-inch underground steel pipeline was dug up and replaced “over the weekend.” Suess said cleanup crews remained …

North Dakota gov wants more monitoring after pipeline leak
5 years, 4 months ago

North Dakota gov wants more monitoring after pipeline leak

Associated Press  

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum appealed to Keystone pipeline owner TC Energy to review its inspection and monitoring of the line after it leaked an estimated 383,000 gallons in the northeastern part of the state. Burgum said in a statement he “received assurance” from the company that the spill would be cleaned up “as thoroughly and quickly …

State Department Solicits Comments On Keystone XL Pipeline
5 years, 4 months ago

State Department Solicits Comments On Keystone XL Pipeline

NPR  

State Department Solicits Comments On Keystone XL Pipeline Enlarge this image toggle caption Olivia Reingold/Yellowstone Public Radio Olivia Reingold/Yellowstone Public Radio On a windy night in Billings, Mont., Patricia Iron Cloud and about 60 others were protesting the Keystone XL pipeline ahead of a public meeting on Oct. 29. "I think it's at least 19 degrees right now," Iron Cloud …

Trump Signs Executive Orders In Push To Make It Easier To Build Oil And Gas Pipelines
5 years, 11 months ago

Trump Signs Executive Orders In Push To Make It Easier To Build Oil And Gas Pipelines

NPR  

Trump Signs Executive Orders In Push To Make It Easier To Build Oil And Gas Pipelines Enlarge this image toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP Evan Vucci/AP President Trump stood in front of an audience of operating engineers in Crosby, Texas, on Wednesday and promised to make it easier for them to lay pipe. "Republican lawmakers and energy groups have long accused …

Trump to sign executive orders meant to free up oil and gas pipeline development
5 years, 11 months ago

Trump to sign executive orders meant to free up oil and gas pipeline development

CNN  

New York CNN Business — The Trump administration on Wednesday will announce two executive orders aimed at freeing up more pipelines to supply the United States with oil and gas. One of the executive orders will direct the Environmental Protection Agency to revise the way states can consider the Clean Water Act when deciding whether to approve pipelines, according to …

Trump issues new permit for ‘climate-killing’ Keystone XL pipeline in attempt to sidestep court ruling
5 years, 11 months ago

Trump issues new permit for ‘climate-killing’ Keystone XL pipeline in attempt to sidestep court ruling

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The president said the new permit replaced the previous one granted two years ago, with a spokesman explaining that …

Keystone XL pipeline: Judge halts construction and says Trump administration 'simply discarded' environmental impact
6 years, 4 months ago

Keystone XL pipeline: Judge halts construction and says Trump administration 'simply discarded' environmental impact

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. US District Court Judge Brian Morris wrote that a State Department environmental analysis of Keystone XL “fell short of …

Federal judge BLOCKS Keystone XL pipeline over global warming
6 years, 4 months ago

Federal judge BLOCKS Keystone XL pipeline over global warming

Daily Mail  

Indian tribe and global warming protesters have long been opposed to the Keystone XL pipeline and a federal judge has temporarily given them the stop sign they wanted American Indian activists protested and held sit-ins for weeks in 2017 after President Donald Trump signed executive orders to revive the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipeline projects The president's State Department …

US court halts construction of Keystone XL oil pipeline
6 years, 4 months ago

US court halts construction of Keystone XL oil pipeline

Al Jazeera  

It comes as a setback to President Trump who had reversed the Obama administration’s decision to reject the project. A federal judge has blocked construction of the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline, arguing that United States’ President Donald Trump‘s administration had failed to adequately explain why it had lifted a ban on the project. Trump granted a permit that allowed …

TransCanada ordered to inspect part of Keystone pipeline
6 years, 7 months ago

TransCanada ordered to inspect part of Keystone pipeline

Associated Press  

— TransCanada Corp. is digging up a portion of the Keystone oil pipeline in South Dakota after an inspection identified potential issues with the pipeline’s coating. The federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is ordering the energy company to further inspect the route north of Britton, said Brian Walsh, spokesman for the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural …

Keystone pipeline veto: politics or real policy?
6 years, 8 months ago

Keystone pipeline veto: politics or real policy?

Associated Press  

Mark Barteau, University of Michigan; David Konisky, Indiana University, and Seth Blumsack, Pennsylvania State University Editor’s note: In only his third veto, President Obama this week vetoed a bill approving construction of the Keystone XL, which would bring oil from Canada to Texas. Time to modernize US infrastructure Mark Barteau, Director of the University of Michigan Energy Institute President Obama …

Editorial: Keystone XL is still the wrong project for a world facing global warming. Kill it and be done
7 years, 4 months ago

Editorial: Keystone XL is still the wrong project for a world facing global warming. Kill it and be done

LA Times  

A decision Monday by the Nebraska Public Service Commission was supposed to settle the fate of TransCanada Corp.’s controversial $8-billion Keystone XL pipeline, which is designed to carry tar sands oil from Canada to U.S. refineries. Fortunately, the delays that will arise from legal challenges to the new route will likely make tar sands oil costlier and harder to sell, …

Keystone XL Opponents On 210,000-Gallon Spill: We Warned You
7 years, 4 months ago

Keystone XL Opponents On 210,000-Gallon Spill: We Warned You

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING In April 2016, just five months after President Barack Obama rejected the proposal to build the Keystone XL pipeline, the existing Keystone pipeline leaked 17,000 gallons of oil onto private land in southeastern South Dakota. Now, Tanderup’s concerns seem even more warranted, after the existing Keystone pipeline spilled again on Thursday, this time leaking 210,000 gallons ― …

Keystone pipeline spills 5,000 barrels of oil in US
7 years, 4 months ago

Keystone pipeline spills 5,000 barrels of oil in US

Al Jazeera  

Critics say incident in South Dakota should raise serious questions about plans to expand oil pipelines in the US. An investigation is ongoing after a leak in the major Keystone energy pipeline spilled nearly 795,000 litres of oil onto farmland in the US state of South Dakota. “The safety of the public and environment are our top priorities and we …

Keystone pipeline spills 5,000 barrels of oil in US
7 years, 4 months ago

Keystone pipeline spills 5,000 barrels of oil in US

Al Jazeera  

Critics say incident in South Dakota should raise serious questions about plans to expand oil pipelines in the US. An investigation is ongoing after a leak in the major Keystone energy pipeline spilled nearly 795,000 litres of oil onto farmland in the US state of South Dakota. “The safety of the public and environment are our top priorities and we …

Keystone Pipeline spills 210,000 gallons of oil in South Dakota
7 years, 4 months ago

Keystone Pipeline spills 210,000 gallons of oil in South Dakota

Salon  

An estimated 210,000 gallons of oil leaked out of the Keystone Pipeline in South Dakota on Thursday, and sparking another debate about the use of pipelines and the threat they pose to the environment. "We’ve always said it’s not a question of whether a pipeline will spill, but when, and today TransCanada is making our case for us," Kelly Martin, …

Trump signs order to speed infrastructure construction
7 years, 7 months ago

Trump signs order to speed infrastructure construction

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has signed a new executive order intended to make more efficient the federal permitting process for construction of transportation, water and other infrastructure projects without harming the environment. Trump’s order includes revoking an earlier executive order signed by President Barack Obama concerning projects built in flood plains, White House officials said. “What …

Bit by bit, Trump methodically undoing Obama policies
7 years, 11 months ago

Bit by bit, Trump methodically undoing Obama policies

Daily Mail  

Amid the turmoil over staff shake-ups, blocked travel bans and the Russia cloud hanging overhead, President Donald Trump is steadily plugging away at a major piece of his agenda: Undoing Obama. Amid staff turmoil and shake-ups, travel bans blocked by federal courts and the Russia cloud hanging overhead, Trump is plucking away at another piece of his agenda: undoing Obama …

Seeking a way forward, Trump increasingly finds himself at odds with his own party
7 years, 11 months ago

Seeking a way forward, Trump increasingly finds himself at odds with his own party

LA Times  

President Trump, flanked by Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, left, and Energy Secretary Rick Perry, announces the approval of a permit to build the Keystone XL pipeline, clearing the way for the $8-billion project. The latest and strongest evidence came Thursday as Trump escalated his political battle against the members of the House Freedom Caucus, the conservative lawmakers who helped block …

Trump administration approves Keystone XL pipeline, ending long and bitter fight
8 years ago

Trump administration approves Keystone XL pipeline, ending long and bitter fight

ABC  

Key points: State Department reverses a prior decision, deeming the project serves US national interests Environmental group Greenpeace vows to continue to fight the project The 2,735-kilometre pipeline will carry oil from tar sands in Canada The Trump administration has issued a permit to build the Keystone XL pipeline, reversing the Obama administration's position and clearing the way for the …

Trump OKs Keystone pipeline, calling it ‘great day’ for jobs
8 years ago

Trump OKs Keystone pipeline, calling it ‘great day’ for jobs

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump greenlighted the long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline on Friday, declaring it a “great day for American jobs” and siding with energy advocates over environmental groups in a heated debate over climate change. “It’s a great day for American jobs and a historic moment for North America and energy independence,” Trump said, standing alongside TransCanada’s CEO in …

Donald Trump said Keystone XL pipeline would create 28,000 jobs. US State Department says 50
8 years ago

Donald Trump said Keystone XL pipeline would create 28,000 jobs. US State Department says 50

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US State Department says the Keystone XL pipeline will …

Trump approves Keystone XL pipeline, hails 'great day' for jobs
8 years ago

Trump approves Keystone XL pipeline, hails 'great day' for jobs

Daily Mail  

The Keystone XL pipeline would carry oil from Canadian tar sands to US refineries, but was put on hold by former president Barack Obama over environmental concerns True to his pledge, President Donald Trump gave final approval on Friday for TransCanada to build the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline, overriding environmental concerns in favor of boosting jobs and energy supply. …

State Department Approves Keystone XL Pipeline
8 years ago

State Department Approves Keystone XL Pipeline

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Donald Trump’s administration, as expected, has officially greenlighted the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. “The fact is that this $8 billion in investment in American energy was delayed for so long demonstrates how our government has too often failed its citizens and companies over the past long period of time.” He added that TransCanada shouldn’t …

Trump administration approves Keystone XL pipeline, but its future remains in question
8 years ago

Trump administration approves Keystone XL pipeline, but its future remains in question

LA Times  

Crews in 2012 clear the route for the Keystone XL pipeline through East Texas, where construction was completed in 2014. President Trump reignited a bruising battle over the nation’s energy future that environmentalists had hoped was behind them when he announced Friday that his administration has issued a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. “It is going to be an …

State Department Will Approve Keystone XL Pipeline: Report
8 years ago

State Department Will Approve Keystone XL Pipeline: Report

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Department of State officials will recommend an approval for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline as early as Friday,the Associated Press reports. Andrew Burton via Getty Images ”We have no announcements regarding the Keystone XL decision, including timing,” a State Department spokeswoman said in a statement to HuffPost. “Of course, it comes as no surprise that …

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