Apparently they aren't worried about global warming in Yellowknife.
The Northwest Territories government has been talking to pipeline companies about shipping crude oil through the Arctic, according to the territory's minister in charge of resource development.
David Ramsay and N.W.T. Premier Bob McLeod have for some time been touting the concept of an "Arctic Gateway" pipeline, which could see Alberta crude moved north for shipment from a port on the Beaufort Sea coast.
It's one alternative to shipping Alberta crude to the west, east and south amid opposition and regulatory delays.
In an interview this week, Ramsay said there's industry interest in the idea, but it's still early days.
Ramsay, the territory's minister of industry, tourism and investment and justice, declined to say which companies the Northwest Territories government met with in Calgary and Houston.
"I wouldn't want to put anybody on the spot, but suffice it to say we are meeting, we are discussing opportunities and getting folks to look at some different scenarios," Ramsay said.
Suzanne Wilton, a spokeswoman for pipeline giant Enbridge, confirmed company representatives have met with Ramsay, but gave no further details.
"Given the scope of our business, Enbridge regularly engages with various communities and stakeholders, including governments," she said in an emailed statement.
Enbridge already operates a 870-kilometre oil pipeline between Norman Wells, N.W.T., and Zama, Alta. that has capacity to spare.
N.W.T. in talks to create 'Arctic Gateway' oil pipeline | Canada | News | Toront
The Northwest Territories government has been talking to pipeline companies about shipping crude oil through the Arctic, according to the territory's minister in charge of resource development.
David Ramsay and N.W.T. Premier Bob McLeod have for some time been touting the concept of an "Arctic Gateway" pipeline, which could see Alberta crude moved north for shipment from a port on the Beaufort Sea coast.
It's one alternative to shipping Alberta crude to the west, east and south amid opposition and regulatory delays.
In an interview this week, Ramsay said there's industry interest in the idea, but it's still early days.
Ramsay, the territory's minister of industry, tourism and investment and justice, declined to say which companies the Northwest Territories government met with in Calgary and Houston.
"I wouldn't want to put anybody on the spot, but suffice it to say we are meeting, we are discussing opportunities and getting folks to look at some different scenarios," Ramsay said.
Suzanne Wilton, a spokeswoman for pipeline giant Enbridge, confirmed company representatives have met with Ramsay, but gave no further details.
"Given the scope of our business, Enbridge regularly engages with various communities and stakeholders, including governments," she said in an emailed statement.
Enbridge already operates a 870-kilometre oil pipeline between Norman Wells, N.W.T., and Zama, Alta. that has capacity to spare.
N.W.T. in talks to create 'Arctic Gateway' oil pipeline | Canada | News | Toront
