The premier of Alberta, Canada, Danielle Smith, has expressed interest in engaging with the Trump administration to potentially reopen the Keystone XL oil pipeline. The pipeline, initially designed to transport oil from Alberta to the U.S., faced political scrutiny since its construction began in 2010. Former President Barack Obama halted the project, which was later revived by President Donald Trump during his first term but blocked again by President Joe Biden in 2021.
Smith aims to explore opportunities for cross-border pipelines, proposing discussions on new routes or modifications to existing ones. She anticipates initiating these conversations once the U.S. Department of the Interior's new secretary, Gov. Doug Burgum, is confirmed by the Senate. Trump recently revoked Biden's executive order canceling the pipeline's permits, potentially paving the way for its construction to resume.
