Almost a year, on their hoped-for timeline, just to complete the review process. No mention of how many years to build it.
Building across the mountain ranges of BC won't be easy. And being a pipeline, not a drop of oil can flow 'till it's done.
Vs. how much quicker & cheaper might it be to build a pipeline over flat ground to Hudson's Bay, then use icebreakers to keep the tankers moving in winter? Yes, it's further to Asian markets from there. But tankers sailing around Africa are still far faster and cheaper than pipeline construction through mountains.
[dupe] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49923575
Doh, should've searched first. Thank you!
Almost a year, on their hoped-for timeline, just to complete the review process. No mention of how many years to build it.
Building across the mountain ranges of BC won't be easy. And being a pipeline, not a drop of oil can flow 'till it's done.
Vs. how much quicker & cheaper might it be to build a pipeline over flat ground to Hudson's Bay, then use icebreakers to keep the tankers moving in winter? Yes, it's further to Asian markets from there. But tankers sailing around Africa are still far faster and cheaper than pipeline construction through mountains.