PBO warns of taxpayer losses on pipeline; Enbridge offers lower oil transport costs
What happened
The Parliamentary Budget Office warned that taxpayers could be losing $600 million annually on the Trans Mountain pipeline, despite reported earnings of $600 million after interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This calculation is based on the pipeline's $35 billion cost to taxpayers and the government's borrowing cost of about 4.5 percent. Separately, Enbridge offered a lower cost option for oil transport.
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Why it matters
The critique of the Trans Mountain pipeline's true return on taxpayer investment raises questions about the economic viability of major energy infrastructure projects. Enbridge's offering of a lower toll could strengthen its market position in the oil transport sector.
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Who's involved
- Parliamentary Budget OfficeGovernment agency that warned of potential taxpayer write-downs on the pipeline
- EnbridgeCanadian energy transportation company that offered a lower cost oil transport option
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The entities involved
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Parliamentary Budget Office
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Enbridge
Canadian energy transportation company