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Enbridge pushes back pipeline projects

ST. PAUL — Another delay on the time table of two oil pipeline projects in northern Minnesota has opponents of the projects declaring victory.

Enbridge Energy, the company behind the proposed Sandpiper and Line 3 projects, announced this week both pipelines won’t be ready until early 2019.

December’s decision by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to require a fully completed environmental impact statement to be done by state agencies before either project gets approved is likely to drive the cost of both projects higher, according to an Enbridge press release. Spokeswoman Lorraine Little confirmed costs were likely to rise, although the release nor she were able to state exactly what the new price tags would be.

http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/region/3950655-enbridge-pushes-back-pipeline-projects

 

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