More than three quarters of oilpatch companies and institutional investors say they are confident both the Pacific Link pipeline extending to British Columbia and the Pathways carbon storage venture will come to fruition, a new survey suggests.
A poll by ATB Cormark found that 77 percent of industry respondents expressed optimism about the project’s progression, but were uncertain about a construction start date.
The investment firm conducted a survey of 22 energy services companies, 27 exploration and production companies, and 42 institutional investors between Sept. 14 and Sept. 28.
“A strong majority of survey takers expect positive final investment decisions for key energy infrastructure projects including Pacific Link/Pathways,” the report on the results said….