President Obama declared in a 2013 climate speech that Keystone XL would need to pass a “climate test,” which means the pipeline must not significantly exacerbate greenhouse gas emissions. From the State Department to prominent research institutions to the findings of climate and energy experts, the scientific evidence is overwhelming that Keystone XL passes the […]
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October 14, 2014 Uncategorized, Fact Sheets
FACT SHEET: Background on Diluted Bitumen (API/AOPL)
April 1, 2013 Uncategorized, Fact Sheets
One of the types of crude oil derived from the Canadian oil sands is bitumen, a heavy, sour oil. Bitumen would not flow through a pipeline efficiently, so it is mixed with diluents to be readied for pipeline transportation as diluted bitumen, or ‘dilbit.’ Diluents are usually natural gas condensate, naphtha or a mix of […]
NRCAN: Oil Sands Report
May 31, 2012 Uncategorized, Fact Sheets
The oil sands are a strategic resource that contributes to economic opportunity and energy security for Canada, North America and the global market. The oil sands comprise more than 97 percent of Canada’s 174 billion barrels of proven oil reserves. In 2010, production from the oil sands was 1.6 million barrels per day. While seven […]
FACT SHEET: About Canada’s Oil Sands (CAPP)
May 31, 2012 Uncategorized, Fact Sheets
Canada’s oil sands are important to the U.S. economy and energy security. Global demand for energy continues to rise. Canada has the third largest oil reserves in the world and 97% of these reserves are in the oil sands. Canada’s oil sands help supply America’s energy needs while also creating American jobs and strengthening our […]
FACT SHEET: Facts About Pipeline Safety and Canadian Crude (API)
May 31, 2012 Uncategorized, Fact Sheets
Pipeline Safety Oversight in the United States Liquid petroleum pipelines carry crude oil and refined petroleum products (gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, heating oil, etc.) across state and even country borders (interstate & international) as well as within states (intrastate). Pipelines are widely acknowledged to be the safest and most efficient way to move energy products […]
FACT SHEET: Oil from Canada (API)
May 31, 2012 Uncategorized, Fact Sheets
The United States imports https://oilsandsfactcheck.org/files/fact_name/8.4 million barrels of oil and petroleum products a day to help meet its energy needs. canada is the largest supplier to the u.s., providing more than 2.4 million barrels a day – more than 1/4 – of these imports. canada has the third largest oil reserves in the world, with […]
