Keystone Pipeline

  • TransCanada proposes Keystone Pipeline

  • Canada approves Keystone Pipeline

  • State Department approves Pipeline

    Sends a permit to TransCanada authorizing construction maintenance
  • Canada approves Keystone XL Pipeline

    Canada approves Keystone XL Pipeline
  • Phase 1 Alberta to Illinois

  • Phase II completed

  • Route was approved by Nebraska governor

    TransCanada changed original proposed route
  • Gulf Coast Extension

    Phase III from refineries in Texas
  • Nebraska Supreme Court cleared way for construction

  • Keystone XL Pipeline passed by Senate 62-36

  • Passed by the House 270-152

  • President vetoed the bill

    Congress does not have enough votes to override the veto, but Senate plans to attempt to override by March 3