Canadian government owned Trans Mountain pipeline is headed for a critical regulatory hearing Friday (1/12) with the CER (Canadian Energy Regulator). Late last year the Trans Mountain Corp. requested a construction variance from the CER to finish a final segment of the already 97% complete pipeline expansion project. The route change request comes because of drilling challenges the company is facing boring through bedrock that has proved to be more difficult than anticipated. Trans Mountain is requesting to use different diameter pipe, wall thickness and coating for a 2.3-km (~1.4-mi) stretch of pipeline. The CER denied the company’s initial request in December 2023 citing safety concerns.
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Critical Regulatory Approval Granted for Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion; Line Fill Targeted for End of March
With a critical regulatory approval in hand, the long delayed and vastly over budget Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion should be achieve completion and start line fill by the end of March.
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Trans Mountain Pipeline Construction Resumes
Construction resumes on Trans Mountain pipeline
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Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion in Home Stretch
The Canadian government-owned Trans Mountain Corp (TMC) has applied to Canadian regulators for tolling rates.
