US State Department issues long-awaited permit for Keystone XL pipeline

The US Department of State issued a presidential permit for theproposed Keystone XL crude oil pipeline more than 8 years after sponsorTransCanada Corp. originally sought cross-border approval of theproject. Under-Secretary for Political Affairs Thomas A. Shannon Jr.signed the permit after President Donald J. Trump reversed hispredecessor Barack Obama’s decision and said the project would be in the
US national interest.