Alberta's New Oil Pipeline Faces Mounting Challenges in the Fraser Valley

A new oil pipeline proposed by the Alberta government faces significant challenges as it aims to connect the Canadian province's oil fields to the Pacific coast.

The project, which is still in its planning stages, has an estimated cost of $43.7 billion and has raised concerns about its feasibility due to the difficult terrain it will traverse.

Trans Mountain Pipeline Co. previously built out most of the Trans Mountain expansion project but encountered significant issues when trying to advance through the Fraser Valley's hard rock and narrow walls.

Alberta is seeking to avoid similar problems by plotting a route on the northern side of the Fraser River, which is vague and raises questions about its feasibility without breaking the bank.