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Leming Lake Sales Lateral Loop Project

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A natural Gas project

Built to ensure ongoing safe and reliable natural gas delivery, TC Energy’s NGTL System delivers energy to millions of North Americans every day as an essential part of the integrated TC Energy pipeline network.

To meet the Alberta oilsands’ growing energy demand, we are investing in the Leming Lake Sales Lateral Loop (Field Lake Section) Project, a natural gas pipeline expansion project on our NGTL System in northern Alberta.

The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) approved the project in Q3 2024. The commercial in-service date is currently planned for Q2 2026.

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Please join us at our upcoming Open House

Please join us to learn about the Leming Lake Sales Lateral Loop (Field Lake Section) Project at our open house. Meet the Prime Contractor to learn more about employment and contracting opportunities. Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there.

  • July 22, 2025
  • 5 – 7 p.m. MT
  • Bold Center Community Hall, 8702 91 Ave, Lac La Biche, AB

Fact & Figures

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Fueling Alberta’s economy through jobs and local development
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Responds to growing demands for natural gas in Alberta’s oil sands 
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Footprint minimizes land and environmental disturbances 

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Anticipated project schedule

Engagement start

Q2 2023

Project notification submission to CER

Dec. 2023

Section 214 application submission to CER

Mar. 2024

CER approval

Sept. 2024

Clearing complete

Q1 2025

Mainline construction start

Q4 2025

Commercial in-service

Q2 2026

NPS 20 Field Lake Section

The Field Lake Section consists of approximately 17 kilometers (km) of 20-inch diameter (NPS 20) pipeline originating at the Field Lake Compressor Station approximately 8 km east of Lac La Biche, AB at NE-6-67-12-W4M, and ending at a valve site at SW-8-66-11-W4M within Lac La Biche County.

Leming Lake Sales Lateral Loop Project map

Community benefits

When construction starts, this project will create jobs and support Lac La Biche businesses. By bringing more Alberta natural gas to the oilsands through the NGTL System, we are supporting growing energy needs from Alberta’s economy. The Project will deliver well-designed and constructed infrastructure that provides short-term and long-term economic benefits and strengthens the economy on a local, provincial and national level. 

  • Employment opportunities — Construction will require the services of equipment operators, welders, mechanics, truck drivers, labourers and more.
  • Business opportunities — Pipeline construction will create demand for local goods and services, including food and accommodation, hardware, industrial parts, automotive parts and servicing, fuel and more.
  • Annual revenue to support local services — Project construction will result in tax payments to municipal, provincial and federal governments. When the Project is operational, annual tax payments will help support schools and hospitals, emergency services, recreation facilities, recycling programs and other local programs vital to sustaining communities. 
  • Investments in local communities — Through our engagement with local communities, we will identify areas where we can help build stronger, more vibrant communities through initiatives with community partnerships in the areas of safety, community and environment.

Vendor opportunities

TC Energy utilizes qualified and competitive companies and individuals to plan, build and operate our facilities. We believe in supporting local communities near our projects and provide opportunities through employment and contracts to local people and businesses. We require our prime contractors to hire qualified, local subcontractors. 

We are proud of the relationships we’ve built with Indigenous communities and are committed to providing business, employment and training opportunities to the people on whose lands we operate. For Indigenous vendors; if you have any questions, or require assistance, please reach out to IR_contracting@tcenergy.com. We appreciate you letting us know if you have registered through our vendor registration and look forward to receiving any additional information regarding your business like brochures for goods and/or services offered, preferred contacts, Indigenous affiliations (e.g. ownership, letters of support, etc.), and past projects completed that you wish TC Energy to be aware of.

Learn more about vendor opportunities or read about how to register as a vendor.

FAQ

Environmental considerations

TC Energy is committed to protecting the environment.

As part of project planning and development, NGTL is preparing an Environmental and Socioeconomic Assessment (ESA). We collected data on a number of environmental elements including, but not limited to, soils and terrain, wildlife and wildlife habitat, vegetation and wetlands, fish and fish habitat, heritage resources, air emissions and acoustic environment, and socioeconomic considerations such as land and resource use, infrastructure and services, and social and cultural well-being.

In addition, an Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) is under development to identify the necessary environmental protection measures to be implemented for the Project, which ensures responsible construction and results in a return to equivalent land capability.

Working with Indigenous groups

We welcome input and support from Indigenous groups so we can identify specific concerns, environmental sensitivities and culturally important areas along potential route options. We will provide opportunities to Indigenous groups to provide feedback throughout engagement and during the regulatory process. Learn more about how we work with Indigenous groups.

Safety is our number one value

For more than 70 years, TC Energy has been a leader in the safe and reliable operation of North American energy infrastructure. From design and construction, to operations and maintenance, safety is integral to everything we do. The Project will be designed, constructed and operated in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. Learn more about our safety practices.

Learn more about our safety practices.

 

Documents and maps

 

How are we regulated?

The Leming Lake Sales Lateral Loop (Field Lake Section) Project will be part of the NGTL System which is governed according to regulations outlined by the Canada Energy Regulator (CER).

Canada Energy Regulator (CER)

Regulatory documents

 

Ways to reach us

TC Energy is committed to notifying affected landowners, towns, communities and local, provincial and federal governments and agencies involved in the Project.

If you have any questions about the Project, please reach out to us via the contact information below. For general questions you can contact us by email, but for a quicker response, please call us directly.

Public Affairs
450 - 1 St. S.W.
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 5H1
TOLL-FREE 1-855-895-8754
Media Relations
TOLL-FREE 1-800-608-7859
Investor Relations
TOLL-FREE 1-800-361-6522
Emergency Response
Our commitment to the safety of our pipelines and facilities is unwavering. In case of an emergency, 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, including Indigenous groups, landowners and governments. If you have questions or concerns, please let us know.
Head Office
450 - 1 St. SW
Calgary Alberta
T2P 5H1
TOLL-FREE 1-866-372-1601