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Canada approves $4 billion natural gas pipeline expansion
The Sunrise project will add 139 kilometres of pipeline and up to 300 million cubic feet a day of capacity, the government said.
- On Friday, Federal Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson announced the government approved Enbridge Inc.'s $4 billion Sunrise Expansion Program in British Columbia to boost natural gas transportation capacity.
- The project includes adding approximately 300 million cubic feet of natural gas per day to the Westcoast system by constructing 11 pipeline looping segments totaling about 139 kilometres of new infrastructure.
- Construction is scheduled to commence in July 2026, with the completed infrastructure projected to enter service by late 2028.
- To support upcoming export facilities such as Woodfibre LNG, increased capacity will help ensure British Columbia maintains sufficient natural gas supply.
- Reflecting Canada's ongoing commitment to advancing its energy capabilities, the Sunrise project represents a pivotal development in domestic infrastructure expansion.
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Ottawa approves Enbridge $4 billion expansion of B.C. pipeline network
Calgary-based energy company Enbridge predicts the $4 billion expansion of its B.C. natural gas pipeline system approved by Ottawa on Friday will provide opportunities for increased liquefied natural gas exports, and improve energy security for the Pacific Northwest region.
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The $4 billion project is expected to increase its transportation capacity by 300 million cubic feet per day.
·Montreal, Canada
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Federal Minister of Natural Resources Tim Hodgson announced on Friday that the Carney government has given its green light to the $4 billion Sunrise expansion project in Enbridge, British Columbia.
·Montreal, Canada
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