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MineralMan

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2. Here's a map of the proposed Keystone Pipeline routes:

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Wed Aug 20, 2014, 11:32 AM

Aug 2014

I wanted to post this, since I posted links to the rail line routes.

From http://keystone-xl.com/home/keystone-xl-kxl-oil-pipeline-maps/

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Pipelines vs. Rail Cars - Which to Choose for Bakken Crude Shipments? [View all] MineralMan Aug 2014 OP

My vote was to build the pipelines. MineralMan Aug 2014 #1

Here's a map of the proposed Keystone Pipeline routes: MineralMan Aug 2014 #2

And here's a map of existing major crude oil and natural gas MineralMan Aug 2014 #3

My vote was to use the rails. malthaussen Aug 2014 #4

Thanks for your detailed response. MineralMan Aug 2014 #6

To say nothing of hazardous materials transported by truck. malthaussen Aug 2014 #9

Really. Recently on a major Interstate through my area, MineralMan Aug 2014 #10

I guess you didn't watch the VICE documentary about oil by rail I posted, this will change your mind snooper2 Aug 2014 #15

Spills on the surface can be detected immediately and cleaned up as much as possible. A spill into jwirr Aug 2014 #5

That's a fair point. Following the leaky crude oil car I mentioned MineralMan Aug 2014 #7

As I said in my response. I would much prefer to start making a swift change to alternatives. Until jwirr Aug 2014 #8

I understand. Both methods are of concern to me, too. MineralMan Aug 2014 #11

It is interesting how many of these pipelines we have had put in here in MN without any notices or jwirr Aug 2014 #16

There probably are or were public notices and hearings. MineralMan Aug 2014 #18

Move the refineries to where the oil is. GeorgeGist Aug 2014 #12

Ah, but that doesn't solve the problem, really. MineralMan Aug 2014 #13

Crude Oil and Refined Product Pipelines - Guess Who Owns Them in MN? MineralMan Aug 2014 #14

Oh great now I am really upset. jwirr Aug 2014 #17

Evening kick. MineralMan Aug 2014 #19

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