President Trump Issues New Permits for Enbridge Oil Pipelines at Canadian Border
Enbridge Cross-Border Oil Pipeline Permits·April 20 – April 20, 2026
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President Trump Issues New Permits for Enbridge Oil Pipelines at Canadian Border
President Trump issued several new presidential permits for Enbridge Energy to continue operating oil pipelines across the United States border with Canada. These permits cover multiple pipelines in North Dakota and Michigan. The new agreements replace older permits from as far back as 1953. They allow the company to transport crude oil and other petroleum products like gasoline and jet fuel into the United States.
The updated permits provide Enbridge with more flexibility in how they manage these lines. For example, the company can now change the volume and direction of oil flow without needing to apply for new permits each time. The administration also updated the Michigan-Canada border permit to include modern safety and environmental standards. These actions aim to modernize the rules for energy infrastructure that has been in place for decades.
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These six executive actions represent a coordinated effort to modernize the legal framework for various segments of the Enbridge pipeline network. Each permit addresses a specific pipe size or border crossing location to ensure the entire cross-border system operates under consistent federal authority.
Fed. Reg.
Energy: Permit for US and Canada Oil Pipeline in North Dakota
Apr 20
Fed. Reg.Enbridge Pipeline Operations at the North Dakota-Canada Border
Apr 20
Fed. Reg.Oil Pipelines: Enbridge Border Permit in North Dakota
Apr 20
Fed. Reg.Enbridge Pipeline: US-Canada Border Permit Update
Apr 20
Fed. Reg.Michigan-Canada Oil Pipeline Permit
Apr 20
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