That still barely puts a dent in the production that remains offline from hurricanes Katrina and Rita: 330,000 barrels a day. But analysts say it’s important because it’s a reliable supply from a nation devoid of the political instability often confronting U.S. oil and gas companies.
The company said its pumping program could serve as a model to bring more Canadian crude oil to the Gulf’s refining markets.
— The Associated Press
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