The Real Facts About Oil Sands
The original Keystone pipeline was riddled with issues that will only be repeated – not improved.
In its final environmental review of Keystone XL plans, the U.S. State Department concluded that the project would be the safest pipeline ever built in the United States and that it would have “limited adverse environmental impacts.
The Keystone XL pipeline is only for the transportation of Canadian oil.
Keystone XL pipeline will also transport domestic oil.
The Keystone debate is a pure political play and a partisan issue.
The Keystone XL debate has in fact turned into a political issue – one that fosters bipartisan support and consideration of all economic and environmental impacts.
Oil sands pipelines are different than regular oil pipelines and are unsafe.
Pipelines carrying oil from the Canadian oil sands are no different than other pipelines designed to carry petroleum.
Oil derived from the oil sands is more likely to cause spills.
Oil from the Canadian oil sands – a common energy source that has been transported in the United States for years.
Oil derived from the oil sands is more corrosive than other crude oils.
Bitumen, one of the types of crude oils derived from the Canadian oil sands, assumes similar characteristics to other heavy crudes once it is upgraded for pipeline transportation.
