Enbridge energy company
Coverage of Enbridge energy company in the Nexus archive.
- A controversial plan to update Line 5 just suffered a major loss at the Michigan Supreme Court
The Michigan Supreme Court vacated a key permit for Enbridge Energy’s Line 5 pipeline replacement project, ruling the state commission failed to fully assess environmental harms and public trust impacts. The decision requires a remand for a more thorough review, delaying the project further.
- Michigan Supreme Court tosses state regulator’s approval of Line 5 tunnel project
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that the state regulator must reassess Enbridge Energy's Line 5 tunnel project due to insufficient analysis of environmental harms. The court found the Michigan Public Service Commission failed to properly evaluate potential impacts and alternatives, with the decision supported by six justices and one dissent. The pipeline, running through the Straits of Mackinac, faces challenges from tribal communities and environmental groups.
- Michigan Supreme Court tosses state regulator’s approval of Line 5 tunnel project
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that the Michigan Public Service Commission must reassess its approval of Enbridge Energy's Line 5 tunnel project due to inadequate evaluation of environmental harms. The court found the commission failed to properly analyze potential impacts and compare alternatives, including greenhouse emissions and oil spill risks.
- Seventh Circuit won’t shut down gas pipeline trespassing on tribal lands
The Seventh Circuit ruled that Enbridge Energy must reroute its Line 5 pipeline from the Bad River Reservation but rejected an order to shut the pipeline down entirely if the deadline is missed. The court criticized the original three-year deadline as unreasonable and emphasized the need for oversight to ensure the reroute occurs, citing potential international consequences and environmental risks.
- Line 5 tunnel in Michigan clears major permitting hurdle, in blow to opposition
Michigan regulators approved key permits for Enbridge Energy's Line 5 tunnel project in the Straits of Mackinac, arguing it is necessary to prevent oil spills in the Great Lakes. Opponents, including environmental and tribal groups, criticized the decision as environmentally and culturally harmful, citing destruction of wetlands and historic resources.
- State issues Line 5 permits despite conceding its ‘significant impacts’
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued key permits for Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 tunnel, despite acknowledging the project’s 'significant impacts.'
- US supreme court sides with Michigan in its fight to shut down ageing pipeline
The US Supreme Court ruled that Michigan's lawsuit to shut down a section of the Line 5 pipeline under a Great Lakes channel will remain in state court. The court unanimously agreed that Enbridge energy company delayed too long in attempting to transfer the case to federal court.