Western Canada

Our Processing Business in Canada

Our western Canadian portfolio, the largest processing business in Canada, includes four distinct businesses that are strategically located to connect western Canadian natural gas supply sources with growing Canadian and U.S. markets. Together, BC Pipeline, BC Field Services, Midstream and Natural Gas Liquids constitute one of the largest natural gas midstream businesses in Canada and are well-positioned for future growth.

Our substantial market position in western Canada was established through both organic development projects and strategic acquisitions. Those acquisition and integration skills, combined with continuing organic development opportunities, position us well for continued growth in northeast British Columbia and the Western Canadian Sedimentary basin - one of the most vital and vibrant supply areas in North America.

BC Pipeline

Spectra Energy's transportation system stretches from Fort Nelson, in northeast British Columbia and Gordondale at the British Columbia/Alberta border, to the southern-most point at the British Columbia/U.S. border at Huntington/Sumas.

The system includes:

About 2,800 kilometres (1,700 miles) of natural gas transmission pipeline which can transport 2.4 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day
18 compressor stations with a compression horsepower of 685,000
8 interconnecting 3rd party pipelines
The transmission system is fully regulated by Canada's National Energy Board, and the southern mainline has served markets in British Columbia's lower mainland and the US Pacific Northwest since 1957

BC Field Services

Spectra Energy's integrated raw gas gathering and processing system gathers raw natural gas from diverse supply sources such as the Yukon & southern Northwest Territories, Alberta and northeast British Columbia.

The system includes:

Approximately 2,500 kilometres (1,500 miles) of raw gas gathering pipelines
Five natural gas processing facilities with a capacity of approximately 2.1 billion cubic feet per day
Delivery of processed natural gas to markets in Canada, the U.S. Midwest and the U.S. Pacific Northwest
While regulated by the National Energy Board, this business operates under a framework for light-handed regulation

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Midstream

Spectra Energy Midstream is one of the largest independent midstream operators in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin ("WCSB"). It has interests in 11 natural gas processing plants with a net processing capacity of 762 mmcf/d.

Midstream covers approximately 990 kilometres (620 miles) of raw gas gathering pipelines located throughout natural gas rich areas in the western extent of the WCSB.

Collectively, these facilities constitute a network that is uniquely positioned in each individual operating area to serve growing drilling and production activity.

Natural Gas Liquids

Spectra Energy's Empress System includes natural gas liquids (NGL) extraction, fractionation, transportation, storage and marketing operations.

These facilities include:

2.4 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas liquids extraction and 63,000 barrels per day of fractionation capacity
900 kilometres (615 miles) of NGL pipeline with proprietary access to major sales pipelines in Canada and the U.S.
3.8 million barrels of underground NGL storage with seven truck and three rail shipping terminals

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