LINCOLN — The future of the Keystone XL pipeline became even more muddled Tuesday with further delays expected.
The Nebraska Public Service Commission unanimously rejected TransCanada’s request to amend its application for a route across Nebraska. TransCanada said it would “take some time” before considering whether to build the $8 billion project.
The company gave no timeline for such a decision, after earlier stating that it would decide this month whether the long-delayed Keystone XL was financially viable or not.
While a TransCanada spokeswoman said the project remains “viable,” opponents of the pipeline claimed victory, saying Tuesday’s decision by the Nebraska Public Service Commission added more uncertainty, and likely more delay and expense, to the project.
“They ought to take the hint and withdraw their application (for a route),” said attorney Ken Winston, who represents the Sierra Club.
Omaha World-Herald – Paul Hammel – 12.21.17
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