# Canada pipeline expansion and Alberta development push

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/xcf-global-moves-toward-a-nextgeneration-energy-platform-and-pushes-domestic-saf-production
> Updated: 2026-07-13T16:14:13.000Z. Sources: 231. Developments: 38.

The July 6, 2026 announcement by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford reaffirmed the 3,300‑km Northern Shield Energy Corridor, branding it a “win‑win‑win” for both provinces and Canada. The feasibility‑stage project will move up to 500,000 bpd of oilsands crude from Hardisty to Sarnia’s petrochemical hub, with an option to expand to 800,000 bpd. A study led by GHD, EY, AtkinsRéalis, Wood and Turner & Townsend is due by year‑end, but the line now faces additional regulatory approvals and Indigenous consultations before construction can start. On July 8 the premiers added that the pipeline will be built entirely on Canadian soil using domestic steel and labour, and Ontario will launch a one‑year feasibility study while coordinating with the federal Major Projects Office. The Otipemisiwak Métis Government called for early involvement under Section 35, prompting the premiers to agree on an interim consultation protocol. A July 12 commentary from Alberta policy analysts warned that tighter federal “anti‑development” policies are hampering growth, citing two new pipeline proposals and a $13 billion Meta data‑centre as examples of missed opportunity. The remarks highlight political pressure on Ottawa as it reviews approvals for the Northern Shield corridor. On July 13 Alberta, the federal government and five major oil‑sands producers signed a memorandum of understanding for the Pathways carbon‑capture and storage project, a prerequisite for a new West‑Coast oil‑sands pipeline. The deal adds tax‑credit extensions and an Alberta‑led incentive program, aiming to store six million tonnes of CO₂ annually by the mid‑2030s. Premier Smith framed the agreement as another nation‑building partnership that could reinforce energy security and economic growth alongside the Northern Shield project.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-13: Canada's Pathways CCS Deal Signed by Federal, Alberta, Oil Sands Firms

Canada’s federal and Alberta governments and five oil‑sands producers signed an MOU to advance the Pathways CCS project, targeting 6 Mt of CO₂ storage by the mid‑2030s and linked to a new West Coast pipeline.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alberta-and-canada-sign-pathways-carbon-capture-agreement

### 2026-07-08: Alberta and Ontario premiers announce Northern Shield Energy Corridor pipeline

Alberta and Ontario premiers unveiled the 3,300‑km Northern Shield Energy Corridor, a Canadian‑only oil pipeline from Hardisty to Sarnia, promising 500,000 bpd and prompting Métis calls for early consultation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alberta-and-ontario-premiers-announce-northern-shield-energy-corridor-pipeline

### 2026-07-06: Sarnia reports fatal road crash, new oil pipeline plan and expanding cycling programs

Sarnia sees a fatal road crash, a proposed oil pipeline to the city, and a rapidly expanding cycling program with new facilities.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/albertasarnia-oil-pipeline-proposal-aims-to-protect-jobs-and-boost-capacity

### 2026-07-06: Alberta and Ontario unveil Northern Shield oil pipeline plan

Alberta and Ontario premiers unveiled the 3,300‑km Northern Shield pipeline, targeting 500,000‑800,000 barrels per day to boost jobs and keep oil shipments domestic.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-advances-west-coast-oil-pipeline-and-unveils-eastern-northern-shield-corridor

### 2026-07-06: Canada's Alberta‑Ontario oil pipeline plan aims to cut U.S. dependence

Alberta and Ontario propose a 3,300 km pipeline to shift western Canadian oil eastward, aiming to reduce U.S. reliance and open new export routes, but it faces financing, regulatory, Indigenous and climate‑risk

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-proposes-3300km-albertaontario-crude-pipeline-to-cut-us-dependence

### 2026-07-03: Alberta proposes new $35‑43 billion pipeline to British Columbia coast

Alberta proposes a $35‑43 billion oil pipeline to BC’s southern coast, backed by federal funding and new environmental safeguards, while environmental groups and First Nations voice mixed reactions.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alberta-proposes-new-3543-billion-pipeline-to-british-columbia-coast

### 2026-07-03: Alberta premier pushes publicly financed pipeline as province debates secession

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith seeks public financing for a new pipeline to BC, prompting NDP mayor Naheed Nenshi’s cautious support amid Indigenous opposition and a pending province‑wide secession referendum.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alberta-premier-danielle-smith-proposes-publicly-financed-bitumen-pipeline-to-british-columbia

### 2026-07-03: Alberta proposes new $35‑43 billion oil pipeline to British Columbia coast amid mixed environmental reaction

Alberta plans a $35‑43 billion oil pipeline to BC’s southern coast, with federal funding and a retained North‑Coast tanker ban; environmental groups are split, praising the ban but opposing the new project.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alberta-proposes-southern-bc-oil-pipeline-sparking-mixed-reactions

### 2026-07-03: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith submits West Coast oil pipeline application

Alberta submitted a federal application for a West Coast oil pipeline, aiming for national‑interest status by Oct 2026. The $200 billion project could create 175 000 jobs and transport over 1 million barrels‑a‑

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alberta-government-submits-west-coast-oil-pipeline-application

### 2026-07-02: Canada approves new west‑coast oil pipeline to cut US reliance

Canada and Alberta launch a 1 million‑bpd west‑coast oil pipeline to ship crude to Asia, aiming to cut US dependence while facing Indigenous, environmental and political challenges.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-launches-new-westcoast-oil-pipeline-project

### 2026-06-30: Alberta to announce major West Coast oil pipeline plan

Alberta will announce a 1 million‑bpd West Coast oil pipeline on July 2, seeking national‑interest status and tying federal support to the Pathways carbon‑capture project amid political and investor uncertainty

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alberta-court-allows-petition-signatures-to-be-verified-in-separation-referendum-case

### 2026-06-26: Alberta's pipeline plan faces vague proposal and rising production costs

Alberta plans a vague pipeline proposal to BC while a federal‑provincial MOU raises carbon taxes, adding billions in costs and risking the project's competitiveness.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/albertas-pipeline-plan-faces-vague-proposal-and-rising-production-costs

### 2026-06-17: Iran‑Israel war drives European electric‑vehicle sales up 34% and hits BMW profits

The Iran‑Israel conflict has lifted European fuel prices, boosting EV registrations 34% and pushing EVs to 25% of new sales, while BMW warns of a profit drop due to the same crisis and weak Chinese demand.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iranisrael-war-drives-european-electricvehicle-sales-up-34-and-hits-bmw-profits

### 2026-06-16: U.S.-Iran Conflict Reshapes Global Energy Markets

The U.S.-Iran war has permanently altered global energy markets, weakening OPEC+, boosting renewable tech demand and shifting geopolitics toward Russia and China.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-iran-conflict-reshapes-global-energy-markets

### 2026-06-10: Renault reports 50% surge in European EV orders since Iran war began

Renault CEO François Provost says European EV orders have jumped about 50% in France and Germany since the Iran war began, prompting extra production shifts in France and Slovenia and a push for cheaper LFP b b

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/renault-reports-50-surge-in-european-ev-orders-since-iran-war-began

### 2026-06-04: Iran's turmoil fuels clean‑energy push in Europe and Asia amid internal political clash

Iran’s internal political clash and external conflict are prompting a rapid clean‑energy shift in Europe and Asia while heightening oil market volatility.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/irans-turmoil-fuels-cleanenergy-push-in-europe-and-asia-amid-internal-political-clash

### 2026-06-01: Alberta maps multiple oil pipeline routes through British Columbia amid federal tanker ban

Alberta has mapped four oil‑pipeline routes through British Columbia, all within the federal tanker ban zone, and seeks federal approval for a July 1 submission with construction possible by 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alberta-maps-multiple-oil-pipeline-routes-through-british-columbia-amid-federal-tanker-ban

### 2026-05-28: Canadian EV interest rises as cold‑weather concerns linger

EV consideration in Canada climbs to 34 % as EVAP incentives lift interest, but range anxiety, charging gaps and cold‑weather performance still deter many shoppers.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canadian-ev-interest-rises-as-coldweather-concerns-linger

### 2026-05-25: Alberta's Pathways carbon capture plan stalls over cost‑sharing

Alberta's Pathways carbon‑capture project, linked to a new oil pipeline, faces a stalemate as the province and federal government have not agreed on cost‑sharing for the $16 billion plan.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/albertas-pathways-carbon-capture-plan-stalls-over-costsharing

### 2026-05-21: Canada’s National Electricity Strategy to Double Grid Capacity and Cut Household Costs

Canada’s new National Electricity Strategy will double the power grid by 2050, cut household costs and includes a C$130‑t carbon price deal with Alberta.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-mp-stephen-fuhr-backs-national-eastwest-grid-expansion-and-alberta-carbonprice-deal

### 2026-05-20: Keyera commits C$240 million to ACE rail terminal, bolstering Canadian energy infrastructure

Keyera will spend C$240 M on the ACE rail terminal with AltaGas and CN to boost Canada's energy supply chain.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/keyera-commits-c240-million-to-ace-rail-terminal-bolstering-canadian-energy-infrastructure

### 2026-05-19: Mark Carney warns of grey‑zone threats while urging Canada’s tax overhaul

Carney warns of grey‑zone threats to Australia and pushes for major tax reform in Canada.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mark-carney-warns-of-greyzone-threats-while-urging-canadas-tax-overhaul

### 2026-05-19: Iran Conflict Fuels EV Sales Surge Across Europe, Canada, India

Fuel price spikes from the Iran conflict boost EV sales in Europe, Canada and India, exposing charging gaps.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-ev-sales-surge-83-in-march-as-federal-rebate-returns

### 2026-05-19: BC Hydro launches Power Smart 2.0 with free thermostats and rebates for households

BC Hydro’s Power Smart 2.0 offers free thermostats, rebates and incentives to cut demand and fund new clean power for BC’s growing industry.

27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bc-hydro-rolls-out-power-smart-20-with-free-thermostats-and-rebates

### 2026-05-17: Canada reinstates federal EV rebate, spurring sales growth

Canada restores a $5,000 EV rebate, boosting March sales and moving toward its 840,000‑EV target.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-reinstates-federal-ev-rebate-spurring-sales-growth

### 2026-05-16: Canada's Carney and Alberta's Smith seal pipeline and carbon‑price pact

Carney and Smith sign a pipeline‑construction and carbon‑price deal, aiming for a 2027 start and higher emission fees by 2040.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canadas-carney-and-albertas-smith-seal-pipeline-and-carbonprice-pact

### 2026-05-15: Alberta-Canada oil pipeline deal sparks BC political backlash

Canada and Alberta sign oil pipeline pact; BC leaders decry lack of provincial input.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alberta-canada-oil-pipeline-deal-sparks-bc-political-backlash

### 2026-05-15: XCF Global recovers 500 kW of steam power and 50,000 gal of water daily at Nevada SAF plant

XCF Global’s Reno plant recovers up to 500 kW of steam power and >50,000 gal of water daily, cutting emissions and costs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/xcf-global-recovers-steam-power-and-water-at-reno-saf-plant

### 2026-05-14: Clean Harbors acquires Terra Nova Solutions for $225 million

Clean Harbors buys Terra Nova Solutions for $225 M, boosting its waste‑service footprint in the Carolinas.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/clean-harbors-acquires-terra-nova-solutions-for-225-million

### 2026-05-14: Ontario and Alberta municipalities launch major infrastructure and social service initiatives

Canadian municipalities roll out new transit, crisis outreach, housing, safety and energy projects, plus an Alberta‑federal pipeline pact.

28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chatham-kent-officials-conduct-safety-sweep-of-homeless-encampment-on-grand-avenue-east

### 2026-05-13: Canada and Alberta seal oil pipeline and carbon‑price deal

Canada and Alberta sign a May 2026 deal to build a west‑coast oil pipeline and raise Alberta’s carbon price to C$130 /tonne by 2040.

68 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-unveils-plan-to-double-electricity-capacity-by-2050

### 2026-05-13: Eos Energy Enterprises reaffirms $300M-$400M 2026 revenue target, announces $150M Frontier Power USA rights offering

Eos Energy Enterprises reaffirms $300‑$400 M 2026 revenue outlook and plans a $150 M rights offering for Frontier Power USA.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eos-energy-enterprises-reaffirms-300m-400m-2026-revenue-target-announces-150m-frontier-power-usa-rig

### 2026-05-12: Canada Boosts Clean Electricity Strategy and Funds Indigenous Renewable Projects

Canada's new electricity strategy pushes grid expansion and electrification, while $4.5 M funds Indigenous renewable projects in BC.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-boosts-clean-electricity-strategy-and-funds-indigenous-renewable-projects

### 2026-05-11: Apollo Global Management expands with Noble Environmental stake and Emerald‑Questex events merger

Apollo buys a majority of waste firm Noble Environmental and a $1.5 bn stake in Emerald, merging it with Questex to create a large B2B events platform.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apollo-global-management-to-acquire-emerald-expositions-in-cash-deal

### 2026-05-06: XCF Global stresses domestic SAF as U.S. jet fuel climbs to $4.26 per gallon

XCF Global says high U.S. jet fuel prices highlight need for domestic waste‑based SAF; Reno plant to restart June 2026.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/xcf-global-stresses-domestic-saf-as-us-jet-fuel-climbs-to-426-per-gallon

### 2026-05-03: Enviri Corp shareholders approve sale of Clean Earth unit to Veolia, spin‑off of Harsco segments

Enviri Corp's shareholders approved selling Clean Earth to Veolia and spinning off Harsco units, while a marketing piece touts the stock as an AI opportunity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/enviri-corp-shareholders-approve-sale-of-clean-earth-unit-to-veolia-spinoff-of-harsco-segments

### 2026-04-28: CleanDesign lands $20M investment to scale hybrid energy software across Canada and US oil, gas and mining

CleanDesign raises $20M growth funding with Edison Partners to scale software-driven energy tech across oil, gas and mining in Canada and the US.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cleandesign-lands-20m-investment-to-scale-hybrid-energy-software-across-canada-and-us-oil-gas-and-mi

### 2026-04-14: Three-way merger to form next-generation energy platform announced by XCF Global, Southern Energy Renewables and DevvStr

Definitive agreement for a three-party merger to create a global energy platform combining SAF, green methanol, and carbon-credit markets.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/three-way-merger-to-form-next-generation-energy-platform-announced-by-xcf-global-southern-energy-ren

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