Alberta’s Smith says Crown corporation for natural gas unlikely after report leaked
Leaked cabinet report says the province could spend more than $162 million on new Crown corporations and legal fights to speed pipeline expansion.
- On Thursday, Sept. 10, a leaked cabinet document revealed Alberta is weighing creation of Crown corporations to build and operate natural gas pipelines for AI data centers.
- Energy Minister Brian Jean's proposal follows failed negotiations with TC Energy since 2024, whose NGTL system faces capacity constraints and limited future investment plans past 2030.
- Building the proposed pipeline network could cost up to $6 billion, while planning and legal defense for the Crown corporations might exceed $162 million, according to cabinet estimates.
- Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Chief Sheldon Sunshine stated the nation is suing Alberta over a water license granted for a $70 billion data center without consultation, citing treaty rights violations.
- The report warns the plan may create 'near-term investor uncertainty' while potentially raising energy costs for Albertans, necessitating 'mitigation measures' to manage public backlash and economic impacts.
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Premier Smith says Crown corporation for natural gas unlikely in Alberta after report leaked
The premier's comments come after a leaked report to her cabinet recommended the province move forward with legislation and create Crown corporations to spur new natural gas transmission lines in order to meet the demand for oil production and artificial intelligence data centres.
Winnipeg Free Press
Alberta's Smith says Crown corporation for natural gas unlikely after report leaked
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it's unlikely her government will launch a new Crown corporation to build out natural gas pipelines in the province.
The Toronto Star
Loonie PoliticsAlberta’s Smith says Crown corporation for natural gas unlikely after report leaked
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Saturday that it's "unlikely" her government will launch a new Crown corporation to build out natural gas pipelines in the province.
The Globe & Mail
BizTocAlberta mulls creating Crown corporation to boost natural gas pipeline development, lure AI data centres
Province risks missing out on the centres partly because of insufficient transportation capacity, cabinet briefing document notes
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