Montana federal judge’s latest order continues to block Keystone XL

Oil & Gas Journal: US District Judge Brian Morris issued a new ruling allowing TransCanada Corp. to build and use pipe storage and container yards for the proposed Keystone XL crude oil pipeline. But the Feb. 15 order reportedly continues to block construction of worker camps, effectively keeping work from beginning on the project.

There was no immediate response from the Calgary oil and gas pipeline company, which is sponsoring the proposed 830,000 b/d, 36-in. heavy crude system from Hardisty, Alta., to Steele City, Neb.

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