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Varcoe: Trans Mountain files pitch for new pipeline expansion, as Canada aims to boost oil exports to Asia

If the project proceeds it would boost Trans Mountain’s capacity by 210,000 barrels per day

As Canada’s trade war with its largest energy customer intensifies, Trans Mountain Corp. is taking a key step forward on a $4-billion plan to optimize the country’s pipeline network that can transport more oil to Asia.

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The federal Crown corporation filed an application Thursday with the country’s energy regulator to expand its pipeline system that sends oil from the Edmonton area to Burnaby, B.C. for export.

If the proposal is approved by the Canada Energy Regulator and the company decides to proceed with it,........

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