Canada Eyes Northern Pipeline Routes for Asian Energy Boom

The Canadian government and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are examining three potential routes for a new oil pipeline through northern British Columbia, aiming to increase energy exports to Asia.

The pipeline would allow Canada to reduce its reliance on the US market, where about 90% of its current oil exports go. The project is crucial to Prime Minister Mark Carney's ambitions of making Canada an energy superpower.

Alberta officials believe a northern route would be significantly cheaper than a southern option, which could cost billions due to technical challenges and environmental concerns.