Crude reality: blind spots in the surge of crude by rail and unintended consequences
Relative to pipelines, rail remains a less energy efficient and more emissions-intensive alternative to transporting crude oil in Canada. Policymakers and business leaders should pay closer attention to this blind spot, as it impacts the efficiency of Canada’s transportation system, our environment, and it imposes incremental climate change costs on all Canadians.
Crude by rail (CBR) is enjoying a moment in the spotlight as record volumes are moving on Canada’s ribbons of steel amidst the ongoing pipeline pinch. Although CBR involves higher transportation costs than pipelines, this shift is worthy of a wider conversation. CBR has implications for Canada’s...
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