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T North 2011

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• Location: Fort St. John area, northeast British Columbia
• Two pipeline segments: 24 and 30 kilometres of 36" diameter
• Capacity: Approximately 170 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d)
• Scope:
  • Installation of a new compressor unit at Compressor Station N4 to provide additional horsepower and other station upgrades
  • The construction of approximately 24 kilometres (14.9 miles) of 36-inch looping on the Fort Nelson Mainline between Compressor Station N4 and Compressor Station N5
  • The construction of approximately 20 kilometres (12.4 miles) of 36-inch pipeline ("The Stewart Lake Pipeline") extending from Spectra Energy's existing Fort St. John Mainline southeast to NGTL's Groundbirch Receipt Meter Station
  • The construction of a new compressor station at the southern end of the Stewart Lake Pipeline (the "Sunset Creek Compressor Station")
• Ownership: 100 percent Spectra Energy
• Operator: Spectra Energy
• Project Completion Date: Q2 2012

As a result of a successful binding open season held in May 2010, Spectra Energy signed long-term contracts with shippers which will support a 170 MMcf/d expansion of the T-North system and enhance market outlets.  Subject to regulatory approval, construction is anticipated to start in early 2011, with the project in-service in the second quarter of 2012.

The increased capacity will be realized by "looping" one section of the T-North pipeline system, installing a new compressor at an existing compressor station,  constructing a new pipeline connector and constructing a new compressor station.

Spectra Energy's pipeline system is well positioned for future growth based on customer need and timing.  A second binding pipeline open season in 2010 resulted in a further 550 MMcf/d committed under long term demand-based arrangements supporting a further expansion of the T-North system in the 2012/2013 period. That project is currently under development.