TransCanada PipeLines Ltd.'s revised 1997 facilities application for its Canadian main line natural gas pipeline system is expected to total about $900 million (Canadian), up from $263.6 million filed in April 1996. The new application represents what may be the first stage of a major, multiyear expansion of TransCanada's system linking western Canadian gas reserves with North American markets.
TransCanada PipeLines Ltd.'s revised 1997 facilities application for its Canadian main line natural gas pipeline system is expected to total about $900 million (Canadian), up from $263.6 million filed in April 1996.
The new application represents what may be the first stage of a major, multiyear expansion of TransCanada's system linking western Canadian gas reserves with North American markets.
The revised 1997 expansion will add about 287 MMcfd of long term capacity to the Canadian mainline. The revised application will be filed with the National Energy Board in July. If approved, most of the new facilities are to be in place by Nov. 1, 1997.
TransCanada sees signs demand will continue strong beyond 2000 and hold an open season for long term firm services for Nov. 1, 1998, and beyond, with an Aug. 30 deadline. It expects this will give it the data needed to consider options for expansion, including new high pressure facilities.
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