[69ConvertibleFirebird]

OK, possibly stupid question: Why do they need to build a 1000 mile, plus, pipeline when a refinery can be built near the source of the oil? It’s not like it’s in the middle of nowhere Alaska and the refined product can’t be reasonably transported.

[thackney]

and the refined product can’t be reasonably transported

Yes, by pipeline.

So instead of building a pipeline, you suggest building a multi-billion dollar refinery, plus a pipeline?

We don't have a shortage of refineries. The US now is a net exporter of refined products. But we do have a shortage of input to those refineries.