Minnesota Department Of Commerce Finds No Need For Line 3 Replacement

Opponents to Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 replacement project in Wisconsin are celebrating news that the Minnesota Department of Commerce has found no need for the replacement project.

Line 3 carries up to 390,000 barrels of oil per day from Canada to Enbridge’s terminal in Superior. According to Enbridge, replacing the pipeline will increase safety and nearly double its capacity — with the potential to carry up to 760,000 barrels of oil per day. But, according to the Minnesota Department of Commerce, there’s little need for the project and it may be better to shut down the old line....

....Enbridge spokeswoman Jennifer Smith says they disagree with the Minnesota agency and that they`re confident Minnesota regulators will see the importance of the project. The company is now waiting for a decision from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission expected to come next April....

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Ken Notes: Interesting... I love the last part --- you do know that regulators is code for legislators right??? It is clear that the Minnesota Department of Commerce does NOT have to run for election...