Enbridge pipeline proceeds

Vancouver Sun
September 10, 2005

CALGARY -- With a planned in-service date of mid-2008, Enbridge Inc. said Friday it will proceed with construction of the 380-kilometre Waupisoo pipeline from the Alberta oilsands to the Edmonton refinery hub. The Calgary-based firm said it has reached agreement on long-term shipping commitments with ConocoPhillips Canada, Petro-Canada, Suncor Energy Inc. and Total E&P Canada Ltd. Enbridge will construct the 30-inch (76-centimetre) diameter pipeline at an estimated cost of $400 million in 2005 dollars. The line's initial capacity will be 350,000 barrels a day, with a maximum capacity of 600,000 barrels per day.

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