The uncertain prospect of oilsands exports to Asia

January 31, 2011
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Nathan Lemphers
Former Senior Policy Analyst
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Danielle Droitsch
Former Director, U.S. Policy
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This briefing note draws from a recent Pembina Institute analysis of the likelihood of near term opportunities for oilsands exports from Canada to Asia via the West Coast. 

It reviews the status of the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline, the possibility of expanding the Kinder Morgan TransMountain pipeline, a range of perspectives on Asian demand for oilsands, and the prospect of transporting oilsands by rail to the West Coast.

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Nathan Lemphers
Former Senior Policy Analyst
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Danielle Droitsch
Former Director, U.S. Policy

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