Minnesota court reverses regulators’ decision on impact of Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 pipeline
The court said project’s environmental impact statement doesn’t address the possibility of an oil spill into the Lake Superior watershed. Continue reading
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Minnesota regulators stand by approval of Enbridge Line 3 pipeline
Besides clearing the legal challenges, Calgary-based Enbridge also needs state and federal permits, which the company hopes to secure around end of the year. Continue reading
Enbridge spent $11M lobbying Minnesota over Line 3 pipeline in 2018
Minnesota Public Radio News reports that it marks the second consecutive year Enbridge has outspent all other lobbyists in the state. Continue reading
MEG Energy unlikely to expand oilsands project with Line 3 pipeline delays
The CEO of MEG Energy Corp. says a one-year delay in Enbridge Inc.’s Line 3 pipeline replacement project makes it highly unlikely it will approve an option to spend about $75 million to complete an expansion of its Christina Lake oilsands project in northern Alberta. Continue reading
Appeal of Line 3 pipeline project filed by Minnesota governor’s administration
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton’s administration on Friday appealed a state regulatory panel’s approval of Enbridge’s plan to replace its aging Line 3 oil pipeline across northern Minnesota. Continue reading
Opponents of Line 3 pipeline replacement project file appeals in Minnesota
Opponents of Enbridge’s plan to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota filed appeals Wednesday to challenge the state Public Utilities Commission’s approval of the project. Continue reading
Protesters rally as Minnesota regulators reaffirm approval for Enbridge’s Line 3 pipeline project
Minnesota regulators reaffirmed their support Monday for Enbridge’s proposal to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across the northern part of the state, while dozens of protesters walked out of the overflow hearing to make a point about climate change. Continue reading
Oilsands executives see reason for optimism with approval of Line 3 pipeline project
Executives from the biggest oilsands companies in Canada say concerns about getting their products to market are easing in the wake of regulatory approval of Enbridge Inc.’s $9-billion Line 3 pipeline replacement project. Continue reading
Religious leaders in Minnesota oppose Enbridge’s proposed Line 3 pipeline project
Hundreds of religious leaders are opposing a proposed oil pipeline that would run across northern Minnesota. Continue reading
Enbridge shares fall after Minnesota judge issues Line 3 recommendation
Judge Ann O’Reilly wrote that Enbridge has established that the project is needed, but that the negative consequences to Minnesota of the company’s more southerly preferred route outweigh the benefits. Continue reading