Trump issues several pipeline permits for US-Canada oil transportation

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  • 16 April, 2026
  • 09:45
Trump issues several pipeline permits for US-Canada oil transportation

US President ​Donald Trump issued several pipeline permits ‌on Wednesday, including one for the construction of a new pipeline, to facilitate the transportation of ​crude oil and petroleum products between ​the US and Canada, according to documents ⁠released by the White House, Report informs via Reuters.

The permit ​authorizing construction was issued to the Bakken ​Pipeline Company for pipeline facilities at Burke County, North Dakota.

Other permits were issued for the maintenance and ​operation of existing pipelines at border locations ​in North Dakota and Michigan.

Below is an overview of ‌the ⁠permits released by the White House.

  • Presidential Permit: Authorizing Bakken Pipeline Company LP to construct, connect, operate, and maintain pipeline facilities in ​Burke County, ​North Dakota
  • Presidential ⁠Permit: Authorizing Bakken Pipeline Company to operate and maintain exiting pipeline facilities ​in Burke County, North Dakota
  • Presidential Permit: ​Authorizing Enbridge ⁠Energy to operate and maintain existing pipeline facilities in St. Clair County, Michigan
  • Presidential Permit: Authorizing Enbridge Energy to ⁠operate ​and maintain existing pipeline ​facilities at Pembina County, North Dakota