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Costly Pipeline Debate
Alberta and Canada debate a $4.2bn pipeline's national interest status.
In brief
Alberta and Canada debate a $4.2bn pipeline's national interest status. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney designated a West Coast pipeline as national interest, but high costs and carbon capture requirements may prevent its completion. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Pipeline Announcement
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a West Coast pipeline project as national interest.
Investor Uncertainty
The pipeline's interest to investors and shippers remains undetermined despite national interest designation.
Cost Challenges
The pipeline faces eye-watering costs and carbon capture requirements from Prime Minister Carney.
Political Feat
Premier Danielle Smith pushed Liberals to overturn previous prime minister's anti-oil policies.
Timeline Concerns
The pipeline's dismaying timeline may prevent Alberta's oilpatch from recovering.
What to remember
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney designated a West Coast pipeline as national interest, but high costs and carbon capture requirements may prevent its completion.
