Canada Regulator Pauses Review of Trans Mountain's Interim Tolls Application
The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) has approved Trans Mountain's request to pause the regulatory process for its interim tolls application.
This includes postponing a public hearing that was scheduled to start on November 17, according to the CER.
The operator of Canada's Trans Mountain pipeline and oil shippers are in talks to resolve a shipping cost dispute.
- This dispute has deterred usage of Canada's only east-west pipeline.
- It has also hindered the government's plan to sell it.
A Trans Mountain spokeswoman said the company was requesting regulatory proceedings be halted to allow time for an agreement.
Author's summary: Canada regulator pauses Trans Mountain's application review.