Oil Pipe Companies Grow in North America

May 8, 2026, 22:09
CanadaFinance

Introduction

Two big companies, Enbridge and South Bow, want to move more oil from Canada to other countries.

Main Body

Enbridge is making its pipes bigger. It wants to move more oil every day. It also wants to build more pipes in the US. South Bow has a new plan. They want to use old pipes to move oil. A US leader gave them a permit to help with this work. Both companies made less money this year. Enbridge still has a lot of money for new projects. They also want to use green energy.

Conclusion

These companies are building more pipes because the world needs more oil.

Learning

⚡ The 'Want to' Pattern

In this text, we see a very useful way to talk about goals and desires: Want + to + action.

How it works: Subject → want to → verb

Examples from the text:

  • Enbridge want to move more oil.
  • They want to use old pipes.
  • They want to use green energy.

Why this helps you reach A2: Instead of just saying "I like," you can now explain what you plan to do. It is the simplest way to express a wish or a plan in English.

Quick Shift:

  • I want to learn English.
  • I want to travel.
  • I want to eat.

Vocabulary Learning

oil (n.)
a liquid found in the ground that can be turned into fuel
Example:The company transports oil through pipelines.
oil
A liquid that can be burned for heat or used to cook
Example:The driver filled the car with oil.
pipe (n.)
a long tube used to carry liquids or gases
Example:They installed a new pipe to move water.
pipe
A long tube that carries water or gas
Example:The pipe ran under the street.
companies (n.)
businesses that make or sell something
Example:The companies plan to build more pipelines.
move
To change position or location
Example:She will move to a new house.
move (v.)
to transfer from one place to another
Example:We move the boxes to the storage room.
big
Large in size
Example:The elephant is big.
permit (n.)
a written permission that lets you do something
Example:The permit allows the construction to begin.
new
Recently made or found
Example:He bought a new book.
green (adj.)
having the color of grass; also means clean energy
Example:They use green energy to power the factory.
old
Having lived or existed for a long time
Example:The old tree is tall.
energy (n.)
power that can be used for work
Example:Solar energy can help reduce electricity costs.
leader
A person who guides others
Example:The leader spoke to the crowd.
world (n.)
the Earth and all people on it
Example:The world needs more clean water.
permit
Permission to do something
Example:She got a permit to build a fence.
needs (v.)
to require something to be satisfied
Example:The city needs more parks for its residents.
money
Paper or coins used for buying things
Example:He saved money for a trip.
build (v.)
to make something by putting parts together
Example:They will build a new bridge next year.
energy
Power that makes things work
Example:The sun gives energy to plants.
new (adj.)
not old; recently made or found
Example:She bought a new car.
plan (n.)
an idea about how to do something
Example:The plan includes several stages.