Oil Pipelines
Obama rejects high-stakes Canada oil pipeline
Jan 18, 2012 22:01 EST
US President Barack Obama rejected the proposed Keystone XL pipeline from Canada, saying he could not vouch for its safety by a deadline despite intense election-year pressure.
Obama rejects contested Canada pipeline
Jan 18, 2012 17:27 EST
US President Barack Obama on Wednesday rejected the proposed Keystone XL pipeline from Canada, saying he could not vouch for its safety by a deadline despite intense election-year pressure.
Rep. Upton asks Clinton to testify on Keystone rejection
Jan 18, 2012 16:26 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Congressman Fred Upton said on Wednesday he has asked Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to testify next week before a House committee on the decision to reject the Keystone XL pipeline.
Republicans vow to fight for Keystone pipeline
Jan 18, 2012 16:07 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the House of Representatives said on Wednesday they plan to introduce a bill to advance TransCanada's Keystone XL oil pipeline to try to override President Barack Obama's rejection of the $7 billion project.
New pipeline study would take minimum 12-18 months
Jan 18, 2012 16:07 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration could save time in evaluating any new Canada-to-Texas crude oil pipeline if it hewed closely to the Keystone XL proposal, but any assessment would take at least 12-18 months, a U.S. official told Reuters on Wednesday.
Obama: Keystone rejection no judgment on pipeline merit
Jan 18, 2012 15:29 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday blamed his Republican opponents for imposing an "arbitrary" deadline on his review of TransCanada Corp's plan to build the Keystone XL Canada-to-Texas crude oil pipeline, which led to its rejection.
US rejects Canada pipeline
Jan 18, 2012 15:17 EST
US President Barack Obama's administration on Wednesday denied a permit for the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada, saying it could not vouch for its safety by a deadline set by Congress.
US to reject Canada pipeline: source
Jan 18, 2012 14:02 EST
The US administration will Wednesday reject plans to build an oil pipeline from Canada, a politically charged project bitterly opposed by environmentalists, a source close to the issue said.
US to reject Canada pipeline: reports
Jan 18, 2012 12:34 EST
The United States will Wednesday reject the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada, a politically charged project that is bitterly opposed by environmentalists, news reports said.
TransCanada could reapply with new pipeline route: source
Jan 18, 2012 12:23 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - TransCanada could reapply to build its Keystone XL crude oil pipeline from Canada to Texas after the Obama administration's expected decision to reject the conduit, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
TransCanada could reapply with new route: source
Jan 18, 2012 12:18 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - TransCanada could reapply to build its Keystone XL crude oil pipeline from Canada to Texas after the Obama administration's expected decision to reject the conduit, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
Obama administration rejects Keystone oil pipeline
Jan 18, 2012 11:52 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Wednesday rejected the Keystone crude oil pipeline project, a decision welcomed by environmental groups but blasted by the domestic energy industry.
Keystone XL rejection to be announced Wednesday
Jan 18, 2012 11:52 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration will announce on Wednesday its decision to reject TransCanada's plan to build the Canada to Texas Keystone XL crude oil pipeline but the company could reapply, a source familiar with the matter said.
Obama rejects Keystone project, firm could reapply
Jan 18, 2012 11:52 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has decided to reject TransCanada Corp's plan to build the Keystone XL Canada-to-Texas crude oil pipeline but the company, or others, could reapply, the State Department said on Wednesday.
Obama set to reject Keystone oil pipeline: sources
Jan 18, 2012 11:52 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration was poised on Wednesday to reject the Keystone crude oil pipeline, according to sources, a decision that would be welcomed by environmental groups but inflame the domestic energy industry.
Republicans fume as Keystone oil pipeline rejected
Jan 18, 2012 11:52 EST
WASHINGTON/CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - The Obama Administration rejected the Keystone oil pipeline on Wednesday, a move that Republicans decried for sacrificing jobs and energy security in order to shore up the president's environmental base before elections.
Republicans fume as Keystone oil pipeline rejected
Jan 18, 2012 11:52 EST
WASHINGTON/CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - The Obama Administration rejected the Keystone oil pipeline on Wednesday, a move that Republicans decried for sacrificing jobs and energy security in order to shore up the president's environmental base before elections.
New study to probe corrosiveness of Canada oil
Jan 17, 2012 16:14 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. safety regulator will look at whether pipelines carrying petroleum from Canada's oil sands are at greater risk for spills than those carrying other types of crude, and whether any changes are needed to its rules.
White House: Keystone pipeline review needs time
Jan 12, 2012 14:21 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Thursday that finding an alternate route for the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to Texas would take time and any effort to circumvent the approval process would be "counterproductive."
Republicans move to control Keystone approval
Jan 11, 2012 17:18 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional Republicans, who are urging President Barack Obama to give a permit to the Canada-to-Texas Keystone XL oil pipeline project, are working on a plan to take the reins of approval from the president should the White House say no.
