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Thread #149633 Message #3482965
Posted By: Q (Frank Staplin)
23-Feb-13 - 03:03 PM
Thread Name: BS: Will Obama approve the XL pipeline?
Subject: RE: BS: Will Obama approve the XL pipeline?
"Raw" or "Refined," the product still has to be moved and that is what pipelines do.
Major pipelines aleady criss-cross North America; all are equipped with shut-off valves to prevent major leaks.
Refining is directed at particular needs; the great variety of refineries for chemical and energy needs are on the Gulf Coast.
The tar oil sands are the largest easily accessible reserve in North America, economically and geographically. They will be used.