Presidential Memorandum: Presidential Permit: Authorizing Bridger Pipeline Expansion LLC to Construct, Connect, Operate, and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at the International Boundary at Phillips County, Montana, Between the United States and Canada
Summary
This Presidential Memorandum grants a permit to Bridger Pipeline Expansion LLC to construct and operate a new 36-inch diameter crude oil and petroleum products pipeline crossing the U.S.-Canada border in Montana. The permit authorizes bidirectional flow and variable throughput capacity without requiring further presidential approval, while maintaining existing regulatory oversight from agencies like PHMSA and reserving the government's right to seize the facilities for national security with compensation.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.Authorizes construction of a 36-inch diameter pipeline crossing the international border in Phillips County, Montana for crude oil and petroleum products
- 2.Permits bidirectional flow and unlimited throughput capacity changes without requiring presidential amendment
- 3.Reserves U.S. government right to seize and operate facilities for national security with just compensation
- 4.Requires compliance with all applicable laws including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and state/local permits
- 5.Mandates indemnification of the United States for environmental contamination and hazardous substance releases
Market Implications
The permit removes regulatory uncertainty for cross-border crude and petroleum product flows, supporting increased takeaway capacity from the Bakken region and potentially tightening WCS differentials while benefiting midstream operators with cross-border exposure.
Full Analysis
The permit removes regulatory uncertainty for cross-border crude and petroleum product flows, supporting increased takeaway capacity from the Bakken region and potentially tightening WCS differentials while benefiting midstream operators with cross-border exposure.
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