QS Energy Inc (QSEP)

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Pandovine,

I am sure that the controversy surrounding the Keystone Pipeline is partially about the fact that it facilitates the business of fracking and tar sands mining. It must be remembered that Canada is going to develop this resource whether we like the mining process or not. In fact they already have. Its the transportation of the oil that is now being debated. TC has intimated or maybe even stated that should the US fail to approve the Keystone XL pipeline across its international border with Canada that they will seriously consider building the pipeline to some other port and Vancouver was named as a possible destination for shipment of oil to other more other more welcoming markets like China. The main issue I thought revolving around the Keystone XL pipeline was the fact that it would pass over the Ogallala aquifer which is the major source of fresh spring water for most of the central midwest. Yes this may seem a risky proposition but compared to transporting oil via rail car which has already proven itself to be a more risky and even deadly proposition pipelines would appear to be the safest option. Especially new pipelines constructed with the newest high tech materials to withstand ruptures but also equipped with new technology that enables them to operate at lower internal pressures that would greatly reduce the risk of structural failure i.e. the AOT. If you think the Keystone argument is about Fracking and the development of tar sands reserves whether in Alberta or the Bakken, I'm affraid that ship has already sailed.