Controversial Keystone XL pipeline route across Nebraska is approved, but hurdles likely remain
LINCOLN — Nine years after it was first proposed, the Keystone XL pipeline was granted a route across Nebraska on Monday.
But it was not immediately clear whether the pathway — an alternative route not preferred by TransCanada — will prompt construction of the controversial project.
Instead of celebrating the approval, the Canadian pipeline developer issued a short statement that it was still “evaluating” Monday’s approval, which promises to increase the expense and delay for the $8 billion project.
“As a result of today’s decision, we will conduct a careful review of the (Nebraska) Public Service Commission’s ruling while assessing how the decision would impact the cost and schedule of the project,” said Russ Girling, TransCanada’s president and chief executive officer.
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