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by jdhn 2456 days ago
Like others have said, this oil would probably be run to refineries by train. This is inefficient, but until new pipelines are built, it's the best way to get oil from the field to the refinery.
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Except we've significantly cracked down on bomb trains and some states are working on banning crude transport by rail altogether

https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/docs/fina...

Maybe a good time to learn to weld?
I wouldn't bet on it. Just take a look at all the opposition aimed at pipelines. Maybe in the US pipelines have more of a chance but as it stands Canada is unable to complete a pipeline project anymore.
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