{
  "id": 6279817,
  "title": "Asia is poised to take up 70pct of Canadian oil exports, pipeline executive says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/asia-is-poised-to-take-up-70pct-of-canadian-oil-exports-pipeline",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T12:33:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2026/09/1528513/asia-poised-take-70pct-canadian-oil-exports-pipeline-executive"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SINGAPORE - Asia, spearheaded by China, is set to purchase 70 percent of Canada's crude oil exports after the country's sole pipeline to the continent upgrades its capacity by a third by the end of 2028, according to a Canadian industry executive. The demand for Canadian crude has surged due to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran disrupting Middle Eastern supplies, while Canada's oil output is projected to surpass last year's record of 5.3 million barrels per day. Mark Maki, CEO of the pipeline operator Trans Mountain, revealed that the pipeline expansion will grant an additional 90,000 barrels per day of transportation capacity in the fourth quarter and another 210,000 barrels per day by the end of 2028. Approximately two-thirds of departing ships head to Asia, with Maki anticipating that most of the pipeline expansion will benefit Asia. Canada announced plans in July to construct an oil pipeline from Alberta to the Pacific coast, enhancing its export capacity to Asia. China, the world's largest oil importer, will continue to be Canada's primary customer, as heavy Canadian oil is ideal for petrochemical production. Maki predicts the emergence of new customers, including Thailand, while India, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam are projected to elevate their imports of Canadian oil.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE: Asia, led by China, is expected to buy 70 per cent of Canadian crude oil exports after the country's only pipeline that provides access to the continent expands its capacity by a third by the end of 2028, a Canadian industry executive said on Tuesday.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}