2,050-mi Northern Shield pipeline proposed to link Alberta and Ontario
(UI) - The governments of Alberta and Ontario have unveiled a proposed 2,050-mile Northern Shield oil pipeline that would transport crude from Hardisty, Alberta, to refining and export markets in southern Ontario as part of a broader interprovincial energy corridor initiative.
The proposed pipeline would initially carry approximately 500,000 barrels of oil per day, with the potential to expand capacity to 800,000 bpd, CBC News reported. The route would extend from Hardisty through Saskatchewan and Manitoba before terminating in Sarnia, Ontario, home to one of Canada's largest refining hubs. The corridor is also envisioned to accommodate natural gas and other energy infrastructure in the future.
The project remains in the early planning stages, with no construction timeline or cost estimate released. Ontario launched a feasibility study last year to evaluate the project and has begun consultations with Indigenous communities, CBC News reported. Manitoba has not joined the initiative, with provincial officials stating that Indigenous partnerships should be established before the project advances.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the proposed pipeline could strengthen Canada's energy security while creating new export opportunities for Western Canadian crude. The announcement follows Alberta's recent proposal for a separate oil pipeline to British Columbia's southwest coast, highlighting renewed efforts to expand Canada's pipeline infrastructure and market access.
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