Keystone XL Pipeline: Obama Killed, Trump Revived
Why it matters: The pipeline's repeated cancellations and revivals directly impact the flow of Canadian oil to U.S. refineries.
- Keystone XL pipeline was initially proposed in 2008 to carry Canadian oil to the U.S. Gulf Coast.
- President Barack Obama cancelled the pipeline project during his tenure.
- Donald Trump revived the pipeline during his first term, only for it to be terminated again.
The Keystone XL pipeline, a project designed to transport Canadian oil to the U.S. Gulf Coast, has been a central symbol of the dramatic shifts in American climate and energy policy since its 2008 proposal. It faced cancellation under President Obama, was subsequently resurrected by President Trump, and then terminated again.
