Report says marine oil tankers less likely to spill oil than pipelines or trains
By Jesse Ferreras National Online Journalist
But there’s more to consider when deciding what’s safe. Continue reading
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Progress on pipelines could mean less oil will be transported by rail
Recent approvals of three major pipeline projects in Canada and the U.S. could mean, in the future, less oil will be transported by rail. Continue reading
Alberta oilsands could find new markets via Alaska
A rail company is getting ready to launch a feasibility study this spring into its plan to send trains full of oilsands bitumen from Fort McMurray, Alta., to Alaska. Continue reading
Company withdraws Alberta oil-by-rail expansion
A company that was proposing to expand the size of a rail facility to double the number of trains it can load with Alberta oil has shelved the project. Continue reading
‘Good luck. You’re going to need it’: Moving Alberta oil by rail under fire by U. S. opponents
To crude producers hankering for a route to market while pipeline proposals stall, a bevy of crude-by-rail projects planned on the U.S. West Coast may look enticing. Continue reading
Rail versus pipeline debate over crude oil transportation resurfacing in Quebec
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
Canadian oil production is on the rise and it’s very likely it will be pumped through Quebec — but how? Continue reading
Quebec residents in the dark about rising crude oil shipments by rail
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
Montreal city officials aren’t releasing details to the public on the growing amount of crude oil travelling by rail through the West Island and other de-merged towns. Continue reading
Buffett says rail tank cars need upgrades for oil
‘Oracle of Omaha’ Buffett says it’s clear that railroad tank cars carrying crude oil need to be improved. Continue reading
