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NGTL System Expansion Project (2021)

 

Overview

The Western Canada Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) is one of North America’s most prolific natural gas production basins and is of key importance to the Canadian economy.

Given the production of natural gas in Alberta and B.C., an important requirement for WCSB producers is getting their product into other markets. To be competitive, access to markets through well-positioned pipeline assets is critical.

Natural gas producers asked us to increase natural gas transportation service on the NGTL System. To address this need, the 2021 NGTL System Expansion Project is now operational. Beginning in northwest Alberta and along the west path of the NGTL System and southeast towards Rocky Mountain House, the 2021 NGTL System Expansion Project added approximately 344 kms (214 miles) of newly built 48-inch pipe to the NGTL System.

In addition to the pipeline sections, NGTL constructed three 30-megawatt (MW) compressor station unit additions on the NGTL System at the existing Nordegg, Didsbury, and Beiseker Compressor Stations. These facilities are located in Clearwater County, Mountain View County, and Rockyview County, respectively.

The Project added multiple pipeline sections and compressor station unit additions to our existing assets in three key areas:

  • Grande Prairie West Area
  • Grande Prairie South Area
  • Edson South Area

In total, the Project added 1.45 Bcf/d of capacity to the NGTL System, providing critical incremental capacity to our customers for the safe and reliable delivery of the energy people need, every day. 

Project Implementation Change

On February 19, 2020, the CER issued a report recommending that the Governor in Council (GIC) approve the 2021 NGTL System Expansion Project. The GIC directed the CER to issue an approval the Project on October 19, 2020, and the CER issued that approval (Certificate GC-129) on October 23, 2020. NGTL progressed construction activities in accordance with regulatory requirements.

 

Project status and timelines

Q3 2017 Early engagement with Indigenous groups, landowners and stakeholders on certain project components
Q1 2018

Broad engagement on project study areas

Section 52 Project Description filed to the National Energy board (NEB), now called the Canada Energy Regulator (CER)

Q2 2018 Regulatory filing to the NEB, followed by regulatory review process 
Q2 2020 Received regulatory approval to construct
Q4 2020 Began construction pursuant to Section 58
Q1 2021

Construction activities began, pursuant to Section 52

Q1 2023

Majority of project components in-service for firm service contracts for all project components

Q2 2024

Completion of Simonette HDD and pipe line section; all project components in-service.

 

Documents and maps

The pipeline additions generally follow our existing NGTL pipeline corridors in western Alberta. Their routes add multiple pipeline sections to our existing assets along our Grande Prairie Mainline and Edson Mainline pipeline assets.

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Regulatory documents

How are we regulated?

The 2021 NGTL System Expansion Project is governed according to regulations outlined by the Canada Energy Regulator (CER), which replaced the National Energy Board (NEB) on August 28, 2019. For more information about the CER web site.

Project Application

If you would like to view NGTL application submissions to the CER they can be accessed on the CER’s 2021 NGTL System Expansion Project website.

If you require assistance accessing the files, you can contact our Provincial and Community Relations team at public_affairs_ca@tcenergy.com.

Plan, Profile and Book of Reference  (PPBoR)

NGTL filed the Plan, Profile, and Book of Reference (PPBoR) with the CER. The PPBoR reflects engagement and feedback received on the detailed routing. All landowners affected by the Project received information on the PPBoR and had the opportunity to comment on the final route before it was approved by the CER.

For additional information, visit the CER website.

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About the NGTL System

In Canada, we have a very large natural gas source known as the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) in addition to smaller natural gas sources. The NGTL System is a 25,000-km (15,000-mile) pipeline system located primarily throughout Alberta and northeast British Columbia – where the WCSB is located – and connects with other pipeline systems to deliver gas across North America. 

Learn more about the NGTL System by visiting Explore Energy.

Regulatory contact

Canada Energy Regulator (CER)
Local 1-403-292-4800 1-403-292-5503
Toll-Free 1-800-899-1265 1-877-288-8803

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Ways to reach us

If you have any questions about the Project, please reach out to us via the contact information below. 

Main Office

450 – 1 St. W
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 5H1

1-866-372-1601
Emergency Response
Our commitment to the safety of our people, pipelines and facilities is unwavering, visit our Contact page for our complete list of emergency numbers.
Landowner Helpline
A key component in maintaining the integrity of our facilities is input from all stakeholders: Indigenous communities, landowners and governments. If you have questions or concerns, please let us know.

Head Office
450 – 1 St. SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 5H1

1-866-372-1601
Investor Relations
We welcome inquiries from analysts, shareholders and prospective shareholders at: 
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