Pacific Link pipeline listed as project of national interest, put on accelerated development timeline
Since Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney designated the Pacific Link pipeline as a project of national interest on Oct. 1, San Juan Islands spill response and environmental advocate groups have been preparing for what would bring over a million barrels of crude oil through Washington waters daily.
The new designation means that the pipeline is on an accelerated timeline for permitting and development, with construction set to start in September 2027…