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Trump approves new Canada US Bridger oil pipeline expansion at 550000 barrels daily

International
Published on 1 May 2026
Trump approves new Canada US Bridger oil pipeline expansion at 550000 barrels daily

Approval comes despite spill risk doubts and AI leak claims

President Trump has greenlit the Bridger Pipeline Expansion, a 650 mile Canada to U.S. oil line designed to move up to 550,000 barrels per day for export and refining. The project could still face environmental scrutiny over potential spill risks, even as the company points to safety systems and AI based leak detection to reassure regulators.

  • Trump has approved the Bridger Pipeline Expansion
  • The 650-mile line can carry 550,000 barrels per day
  • Environmental groups raise spill risk concerns
  • Company cites AI leak detection and other safety measures
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