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Declining Confidence in New Pipeline Review Amid Carbon Concerns

4/18/2026

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Confidence in a new oil pipeline's federal review is declining, as only 46% of energy executives believe the project will be deemed in the national interest, down from 52% last year.
The drop stems from unresolved Pathways carbon capture agreements and a higher carbon price.
There is optimism about reviving the Keystone XL pipeline, as 86% of exploration and production respondents expect a better outlook in six months.

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Confidence in a new oil pipeline's federal review is declining, as only 46% of energy executives believe the project will be deemed in the national interest, down from 52% last year.
The drop stems from unresolved Pathways carbon capture agreements and a higher carbon price.
There is optimism about reviving the Keystone XL pipeline, as 86% of exploration and production respondents expect a better outlook in six months.