Pres. Trump issued a new permit for the Keystone XL pipeline on Friday in an attempt to undermine recent moves by a Montana court to block the project.
, whose administration cited potential pollution concerns. In one of the first big moves of his presidency, Trump overturned Obama’s decision and said it would benefit the economy. The president approved the development with an executive order.
The pipeline would move 800,000 barrels of crude oil daily from Canada down through the Central Plains to the Gulf Coast. Because the pipeline moves across borders, it requires a presidential permit.TransCanada Corporation celebrated the decision in a statement. “The magnitude of the work on this project has been extensive. The Keystone XL pipeline has been studied more than any other pipeline in history and the environmental reviews are clear – the project can be built and operated in an environmentally sustainable and responsible way,” Girling said.“We’re pleased to see action that will help clear the way for development of the Keystone XL pipeline," Christopher Guith, Acting President of the U.S.
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