Enbridge Plans 86-Mile Pipeline Expansion, Bringing 850 Workers to Northern B.C.
(P&GJ) — Enbridge’s proposed Sunrise Expansion project could bring up to 850 workers to the Mackenzie region in British Columbia as the company moves forward with plans to boost capacity along its Westcoast natural gas pipeline, according to the Prince George Citizen.
Representatives from Enbridge shared project details with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George on June 19, noting the buildout would include approximately 139 kilometers (86 miles) of new pipeline looping and several compressor station upgrades along the T-South section of the system, the Prince George Citizen reported. The expansion spans from the Pine Pass area to the U.S. border at Huntington-Sumas.
The Westcoast pipeline, which stretches nearly 2,900 kilometers (1,802 miles) from Fort Nelson to southern B.C., plays a key role in regional gas transmission. Originally constructed in 1957, it is now operated by Enbridge following a series of ownership changes.
Looping work within the Fraser-Fort George district includes six pipeline segments ranging in length from 5 to 21 kilometers, as well as a new gas-powered compressor unit near Azouzetta Lake. Additional electrified compressor stations are planned at 93 Mile House, Kingsvale and Othello, supported by 10 kilometers of new power lines.
To accommodate construction crews, Enbridge plans to set up two temporary workforce camps: one near Mackenzie for up to 700 workers and another near Powder King for 150. A designated liaison will work with the local district to mitigate community disruptions.
The Sunrise project application was submitted to the Canada Energy Regulator in May 2024 and deemed complete last fall. The regulatory review is expected to conclude in 2026, with the new infrastructure targeted to come online by the end of 2028.
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