Enbridge
Coverage of Enbridge in the Nexus archive.
- Attorneys and advocates cheer Michigan Supreme Court decision demanding new Line 5 permit review
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that state energy regulators improperly limited environmental review of Enbridge's Line 5 tunnel project, requiring a broader assessment. Opponents, including tribal nations and environmental advocates, celebrated the decision as a victory for protecting the Great Lakes and public resources.
- Michigan Supreme Court rejects permit for Enbridge oil pipeline under Great Lakes
The Michigan Supreme Court ordered regulators to reconsider a permit for Enbridge's proposed pipeline tunnel under the Great Lakes, ruling that environmental impacts and alternatives were inadequately assessed. The 6-1 decision challenges the future of Line 5, a 73-year-old pipeline, as environmentalists and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer argue it poses a catastrophic spill risk to the region.
- Michigan Supreme Court rejects permit for Enbridge oil pipeline under Great Lakes
The Michigan Supreme Court ordered state regulators to reconsider a permit for Enbridge's Line 5 oil pipeline tunnel under the Great Lakes, citing environmental oversight. The court ruled regulators failed to assess the pipeline's extended operational impact and alternatives, while opponents argue the project risks the Great Lakes' ecosystem and sacred sites.
- Michigan Supreme Court rejects permit for Enbridge oil pipeline under Great Lakes
The Michigan Supreme Court has ordered state regulators to reconsider a permit for a tunnel carrying an oil pipeline under the Great Lakes. The decision requires reevaluation of the permit approval process.
- Michigan Supreme Court rejects permit for Enbridge oil pipeline under Great Lakes
The Michigan Supreme Court rejected a permit for Enbridge's proposed tunnel to house its Line 5 oil pipeline under the Great Lakes, citing insufficient environmental review. The court found regulators failed to assess whether the tunnel would extend the pipeline's lifespan and cause greater harm, while environmentalists and tribal nations oppose the project due to spill risks and cultural significance. Enbridge argues the tunnel would enhance environmental protection and energy reliability.
- Michigan Supreme Court rejects permit for Enbridge oil pipeline under Great Lakes
The Michigan Supreme Court rejected a permit for Enbridge's planned tunnel to carry Line 5 oil pipeline under the Great Lakes, citing regulatory failures in environmental impact assessments. The 6-1 decision mandates regulators reevaluate the project, which environmentalists and tribal nations argue poses catastrophic risks to the waterway and sacred Indigenous sites.
- Three licks and a question: Who is Gretchen Whitmer governing for?
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer faced criticism from progressives, unions, and environmental advocates over three recent decisions: vetoing nine bills supported by Democrats and labor, advancing data center projects with corporate leaders like OpenAI's Sam Altman, and approving permits for Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline tunnel. Critics accuse her of prioritizing corporate interests over her original political coalition.
- [Canada] Knew all my information
A Canadian individual received a scam call containing specific personal details, including their name, a false claim about overdue Enbridge bills for a truck shop, and mentions of their family members. A friend reported a similar scam involving incorrect information about a brother's towed car, license plate, park visit, and job application. Both incidents highlight scammers using semi-accurate personal data.
- Tribes, environmental advocates decry Michigan’s approval of Line 5 permits
Michigan state agencies approved permits for Enbridge's Line 5 tunnel project, advancing the company's efforts to construct a utility tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac. Tribes and environmental advocates oppose the project, citing risks of oil spills and unstable geological conditions, while Enbridge claims the tunnel will mitigate future anchor strike risks.
- State OKs Line 5 tunnel permits — with a few caveats
State regulators approved two environmental permits for Enbridge Inc.’s Great Lakes Tunnel Project, allowing the company to replace a segment of Line 5 pipeline with a tunnel beneath the Straights of Mackinac. The permits include conditions to mitigate environmental impacts, but environmental groups argue the measures are insufficient to address risks of oil spills and ecological harm.
- Businesses gather signatures opposing Line 5 tunnel following Bad River drilling fluid spill
A coalition of over 200 Great Lakes business owners opposes Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project following a 1,900-gallon drilling fluid spill in Wisconsin. The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and environmental advocates argue the spill violates permits and threatens tribal lands, while Enbridge claims the cleanup is underway and compliance is ongoing.
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- Public comment deadline for Michigan Line 5 project ends Tuesday
The public comment period for Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel wastewater permit ends Tuesday, with environmental groups opposing the discharge of 7 million gallons of treated industrial wastewater into the Great Lakes daily. Enbridge claims the project includes environmental safeguards and AI monitoring, but critics question the adequacy of these measures to protect the lakes.
- Ashland residents protest Line 5 construction’s use of Lake Superior water
Ashland residents protest the use of municipal water from Lake Superior by Michels Construction, a subcontractor of Enbridge, for horizontal directional drilling during the Line 5 pipeline reroute. Protesters argue the practice violates the Great Lakes Compact and threatens Anishinaabe Treaty Rights, citing environmental harm and lack of public notification about water usage.
- Enbridge CEO on Canada Pipelines, Natural Gas Outlook
Enbridge CEO discusses Canada pipelines and natural gas outlook. The CEO's statement highlights the company's perspective on the industry. Enbridge is a major player in Canada's energy sector.
- Supreme Court rules for Michigan in its fight to shut down an aging energy pipeline
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Michigan's lawsuit to shut down a section of the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac will remain in state court, citing Enbridge's delay in moving the case to federal court. The pipeline, operational since 1953, has faced legal battles over safety concerns and environmental risks, with Michigan revoking its easement in 2020 and Enbridge seeking permits for a protective tunnel.