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Trans Mountain Pipeline Faces Potential Delays Over Pipe Thickness Request

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The Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion could face further delays after its owner made a request to reduce the diameter of the pipe after encountering “very challenging” construction conditions due to the hardness of the rock.

  • Trans Mountain said at a hearing earlier this week that denying the variance request would likely add an extra 55-60 days to the construction schedule.
  • A decision by regulating authorities is expected in the coming days.
  • TMX is scheduled to come online by the end of March 2024 (not including this potential delay).

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