Enbridge Gas Inc. - St. Laurent Pipeline Replacement Project

Enbridge Gas Inc.
EB-2024-0200

Enbridge Gas Inc. is asking the OEB for permission to construct approximately 17.6 km of natural gas pipeline in the City of Ottawa, comprised of approximately:

  • 10.0 km of Nominal Pipe Size (NPS)
  • 12 Extra High Pressure (XHP) Steel Coated (ST) natural gas pipeline.
  • 2.5 km of NPS 16 XHP ST natural gas pipeline.
  • 0.3 km NPS 6 XHP ST natural gas pipeline.
  • 0.9 km NPS 6 Intermediate Pressure (IP) polyethylene (PE) natural gas pipeline.
  • 3.9 km of NPS 4 IP PE natural gas pipeline. 

The proposed pipelines would replace 14.4 km of existing natural gas pipelines along St. Laurent Boulevard, Sandridge Road and Tremblay Road in the City of Ottawa. Enbridge Gas plans to construct ancillary facilities as well. Enbridge Gas Inc. has also applied for approval of the forms of agreements it will offer to landowners affected by the routing or location of the proposed pipelines. This hearing will be held under section 90(1) and 97 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, S.O. 1998, c.15, Schedule B. Enbridge Gas Inc. states that the replacement of the existing natural gas pipelines is required to address potentially significant consequences to safety and operational reliability on the St. Laurent Pipeline System. The location of the proposed pipelines is shown in the map.

Map of St. Laurent Pipeline Replacement Project

 The OEB will also assess:

  • The applicant’s compliance with the OEB’s Environmental Guidelines for the Location, Construction and Operation of Hydrocarbon Pipelines and Facilities in Ontario.
  • Whether the duty to consult with Indigenous Communities potentially affected by the proposed pipeline has been discharged with respect to the application.

Type: Leave to Construct

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