Trans Mountain pipeline project doesn’t meet B.C.’s 5 conditions, says minister
VANCOUVER — Kinder Morgan is failing British Columbia’s test for proceeding with a proposed pipeline expansion, so far unable to prove it will meet key safety requirements or serve the province’s best interests, the environment minister says.
Mary Polak said the company has not provided enough evidence in its plans for the Trans Mountain pipeline to convince the government it can meet five pre-conditions for approval.
The province said in its final written submission to the National Energy Board on Monday that it is unable to support the pipeline expansion from Alberta to the West Coast.
“We’re saying that at this time in the NEB process they have not met (the test),” Polak said Monday in a teleconference with reporters. ”It does not close the door on them meeting that test in the future.”