Enbridge Energy海角吃瓜网檚 proposal to replace its oil pipeline 海角吃瓜网� Line 3 海角吃瓜网� to travel 1000 miles from western Canada through Minnesota, has received both support and criticism. The project is said to cost an estimated CAN$2.1 billion, and was discussed in a public meeting with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.
Line 3 海角吃瓜网� the old and new
Enbridge intends to replace the old 1968 Line 3, though the project received concerns after recent oil spills and environmental damage.
The current 34 in. pipeline 海角吃瓜网� once 750 000 bpd capacity 海角吃瓜网� was reduced to 410 000 bpd due to safety concerns. The new proposed Line 3 would be 36 in. and have a capacity of 750 000 bbl, allowing crude from Canada to enter the US at an additional 14.3 million gal/d.
Conflicting views
Though supporters agree the new line will be safer and more efficient for oil transportation due to its upgraded technology, critics say the extra oil will damage the environment and increase global warming.
The regulations
Public input will be taken into consideration by the state regulators about the pipeline海角吃瓜网檚 development, concluding hearings on 30 September.
Enbridge is aiming for Line 3海角吃瓜网檚 regulatory approval by mid-2016, with the line operating by late 2017.
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