What is South Bow's Prairie Connector pipeline proposal, and how does it relate to the cancelled Keystone XL project?

South Bow's Prairie Connector project is an Alberta-to-Wyoming oil pipeline proposal that would utilize portions of pipe already installed in Canada as part of the cancelled Keystone XL project. The company has begun efforts to obtain required permits across the U.S. route and is evaluating commercial support, supply chain strategy, contracting, procurement, and cost estimation ahead of a spring decision on whether to proceed.

What level of commercial support does South Bow require to move forward with the Prairie Connector, and what is the potential impact on Canadian crude exports?

South Bow is evaluating whether sufficient commercial support exists for the Prairie Connector project, with a decision expected later this spring on whether enough commitments have been secured from oil shippers; if approved, the pipeline could increase Canada's crude exports to the United States by more than 12%.

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