Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

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             Years Ended December 31,
(In millions) 2009 2008 2007
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
   Net income $  923 $ 1,194 $ 1,027
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
      Depreciation and amortization 598 581 534
      Deferred income tax expense 177 161 110
      Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates (369) (778) (596)
      Distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates 195 777 569
      Changes in working capital 365 (168) (132)
      Other (129) 38 (45)
         Net cash provided by operating activities 1,760 1,805 1,467
       
       
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
   Capital expenditures (980) (1,502) (1,202)
   Investments in and loans to unconsolidated affiliates (61) (528) (285)
   Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (295) (274) (14)
   Sales (purchases) of available-for-sale securities, net 32 124 (145)
   Net proceeds from the sales of equity investments and other assets — 105 15
   Distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates 164 218 87
   Receipt from affiliate – repayment of loan 186
   Other (46) (31)
         Net cash used in investing activities (1,000) (1,888) (1,544)
       
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
   Increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings, commercial paper and long-term debt, net (670) 1,406 168
   Dividends paid (631) (598) (558)
   Proceeds from issuances of Spectra Energy Partners common units 208 — 230
   Proceeds from issuance of Spectra Energy common stock 448
   Repurchases of Spectra Energy common stock (600)
   Contributions from (distributions to) noncontrolling interests, net (172) 45 (48)
   Other 14 (39) 17
         Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (803) 214 (191)
       
   Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 25 (11) 63
   Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (18) 120 (205)
   Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 214 94 299
   Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $  196 $   214 $   94