Enbridge B.C. Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion Receives Federal Approval
The Canadian Government has approved Enbridge Inc.'s $4 billion Sunrise Expansion Program, a natural gas pipeline expansion in British Columbia. The project is expected to add 300 million cubic feet per day of natural gas transportation capacity and contribute over $3 billion to Canada's economy.
Enbridge Inc. has received federal approval for its $4 billion Sunrise Expansion Program, a natural gas pipeline expansion in British Columbia. The project will add approximately 300 million cubic feet per day of natural gas transportation capacity to the southern portion of Enbridge's Westcoast pipeline system. The expansion is expected to strengthen energy security and affordability, supporting access to natural gas during peak demand periods. Construction is scheduled to begin in July 2026, with a targeted in-service date in late 2028. The project will involve hiring around 2,500 workers, including those from local communities and Indigenous groups, and is expected to contribute over $3 billion to Canada's economy. Enbridge has already spent over $52 million on hiring and procuring services from Indigenous businesses.
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