Expansions of Trans Mountain line in western Canada and U.S.-based Dakota Access line progress despite COVID-19, demand plunge and opponents' lawsuits.
Possibly thousands of energy and power projects affected as Apr. 15 ruling forces Nationwide Permit-12 water-access halt and overhaul; U.S. to seek higher court review.
Montana judge said Corps of Engineers should have consulted U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over endangered species in blanket water-body access permit.