AEA Applauds Presidential Action on Keystone XL

WASHINGTON – This afternoon, President Trump issued a presidential permit authorizing the construction and operation of the Keystone XL pipeline at the international boundary between the U.S. and Canada. AEA President Thomas Pyle made the following statement: 

“We applaud President Trump taking action to expedite the path to construction of the much-needed and long-overdue Keystone XL pipeline. After years of senseless delays, we’re hopeful that this pipeline, which is an economic no-brainer, will finally be built. By issuing this permit, Trump is reaffirming that he will not play political games but will take decisive action to push forward this pipeline that will bring jobs and economic abundance to the region. The Keystone XL has gone through all the necessary environmental reviews, it is time for the delays to end and for the pipeline to be built.”