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Enbridge: Sunrise Expansion Program

Jul 7, 2026 | 3:37 PM

Westcoast Energy Limited Partnership (Westcoast), an Enbridge affiliate, owns and operates British Columbia’s major natural gas transmission system referred to as the Westcoast Pipeline system.

This system transports processed natural gas to consumers throughout the province, Alberta and the U.S. Pacific Northwest.

This gas is ultimately used to heat homes, businesses, hospitals and schools. It is also used as a fuel for electric power generation and is a staple in many industrial and manufacturing processes.

To meet demand for natural gas, Westcoast is undertaking an expansion of the southern portion of its pipeline system, called the Sunrise Expansion Program (Project).

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The Project includes the installation of pipeline loops and additional compression at select existing compressor station sites. Westcoast is proposing the use of electric-driven compressors, which would require new powerline infrastructure.

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After a rigorous regulatory process, the Project was approved in April 2026, with construction targeted to start in summer and an in-service date by late 2028. Once in operation, it will add 300 million cubic feet per day of natural gas transportation capacity to the system, ensuring delivery of affordable energy to customers.

We are engaging with Indigenous groups, landowners and local communities as we move the Project forward.

For more information, visit the Sunrise Expansion Program by clicking here.

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