Keystone XL Pipeline

  • Trans Canada Corp. proposses the Keystone Pipeline

    This project would extend from Alberta Canada to Illinois which would export 400,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Estimated cost is 1.7 billion.
  • Canada approves Keystone Pipeline

    Canada approves Keystone Pipeline
    Canadas national energy board approves the building of the pipeline. So far they will only be building their half of the oil line which is above ground.
  • Keystone XL pipeline is propsed

    Trans Canada proposes an extention to the pipeline called the Keystone XL
  • Trans Canada seekd U.S approval for the XL

    Canada submits an application to the department on approval of a Presidential permit for the Keystone XL
  • Keystone pipeline begins operations

    The pipline from Alberta to Illinois is officially operational.
  • President Obama delays the construction of pipeline

    The Obama administration is going to look at the direct route of the pipeline which will put the decision back into his second term.
  • the house pressures Obama to make a decision

    Republicans set measures for a tax bill and give the president a deadline for february 2012 to give a decision.