The head of Canada's major oil region is open to talking with President Donald Trump about reopening Keystone PipelineWhich, according to experts, could enhance energy security and affordability.
Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta, Canada, said Tuesday she was interested in speaking with Trump administration About the reopening of the Keystone XL oil pipeline – a system designed to transport oil from Alberta to the United States to states such as Illinois, Texas and Oklahoma.
The pipeline has been at the forefront of political debate since the project began construction in 2010, and was ultimately halted by former President Barack Obama before it was completed. Trump revived it during his first term, but in 2021, former President Joe Biden again blocked the project.
Trump could have resumed construction during his second term, and did so with the help of Smith, who said she wanted to hold talks about potential cross-border pipelines, according to the Washington Free Journal.
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Pipes for the Keystone XL pipeline are stacked in a yard near Owen, Alberta, Canada, on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. (Jason Franson)
“What I would suggest is – are there ways we could look at increasing access to pipelines, perhaps some new roads or perhaps some new proposals on existing roads?” Smith told the outlet. “So, whether that's Keystone 2.0 or something else, I look forward to starting those conversations in earnest once the Secretary of the Interior leads.” Trump has tapped Gov. Doug Burgum, RN.D., to lead the U.S. Department of the Interior, but he has yet to confirm the Senate.
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The White House did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. However, this week, Trump rescinded Biden's executive order That revoked permits for the pipeline, a move that could reopen potential oil system construction.
“Restarting the Keystone XL pipeline aligns with President Trump's agenda to reduce food and energy costs by strengthening North America's energy infrastructure and reducing reliance on costly imports,” said Jason Isaacs, CEO of the American Energy Institute (AEI).
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“The pipeline’s ability to transport heavy sour crude, which is rich in sulfur, will support the production of affordable fertilizers, a critical input to agriculture, and ultimately reduce food production costs,” Ishak said. “In addition, increased crude oil supplies will stabilize fuel prices, reducing transportation and energy costs that significantly impact food prices. This project enhances energy security, promotes economic growth, and directly contributes to making energy and food more affordable for families.” “American.”
Another expert said Trump would likely face litigation if he chose to go ahead with construction of the pipeline, but Congress could help limit legal action.
Pipes for the Keystone XL pipeline are stacked in a yard near Oyen, Alberta, Canada, on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. Former President Joe Biden revoked the permit for TC Energy Corp.'s Keystone XL pipeline. opening.
“The Trump administration will, without a doubt, provide the permits required to complete Keystone XL, but litigation will almost certainly occur,” said Steve Milloy, a senior fellow at the Chartered Institute's Energy Institute. Digital news. “The trick will be to limit litigation so investors don't get scared off. Congress can help the process by tidying up the completed pipeline and limiting litigation.”
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In December 2022, the Biden administration's Department of Energy (DOE) published a report saying the Keystone XL project would have created between 16,149 and 59,000 jobs and would have had a positive economic impact of between $3.4 and $9.6 billion, citing various studies.
