The Saskatchewan government has announced the establishment of a cabinet committee to look into potential pipeline projects for the province.
The Pipeline Projects Assessment Committee (PPAC) will assess the viability of projects in Saskatchewan and determine where possible government involvement in the process may be necessary.
This could include investing, stimulating, or other forms of advancement for such projects.
“Our government recognizes the necessity of further developing pipeline infrastructure to help our energy products reach global markets,” said Premier Scott Moe. “I am pleased to announce this cabinet committee to assess the viability of pipeline project proposals in Saskatchewan and the opportunity for our government to invest or support future pipeline projects.”
On the PPAC will be several cabinet ministers, including Minister of Finance Donna Harpauer, Minister of Trade and Export Development Jeremy Harrison, Minister of Energy and Resources Bronwyn Eyre, and Minister of Environment Dustin Duncan.
The committee is the result of proposals from businesses, communities, and Indigenous groups interested in pipeline projects that could create better access for Saskatchewan energy products to other markets, such as into the United States and through the port of Churchill.
Developing pipeline projects for the purpose of shipping oil products to the U.S. was one of the goals outlined in the Saskatchewan Growth Plan 2020-2030, as was encouraging Indigenous equity participation in pipeline projects.
