Canada Regulators Support NOVA's Edson Pipeline Expansion

摘要

The Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) has recommended federal cabinet approval of NOVA Gas Transmission (NGTL) Edson Mainline Expansion Project, which includes the construction and operation of 53 miles (85 km) of natural gas pipeline loops in two sections, along with the associated facilities.NGTL is Calgary-based TC Energy's natural gas gathering and transportation system for the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB), connecting most of the natural gas production in western Canada to domestic and export markets. It says the Edson Mainline Expansion Project is needed to increase pipeline capacity and move gas from the Peace River Project Area to growing markets in central and southern Alberta."Commissioners heard from more than a dozen intervenors, including industry, federal and provincial government departments and indigenous peoples," CER said in an announcement. "After considering the evidence and submissions presented by all parties, including indigenous knowledge, the Commission found that the project is in the Canadian public interest."