Media Statements
December 16, 2024
Enbridge’s ongoing response to incident at Cambridge Station
The release involved a faulty connection on a pump transfer pipe within the Enbridge Cambridge Station, which has been repaired.
Read moreNovember 14, 2024
Major step towards construction for Enbridge’s Line 5 Wisconsin Segment Relocation Project as Wisconsin DNR issues permits
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued its Section 401 Water Quality Certification and state permits. This is a major step towards construction for the Line 5 Segment Relocation Project which will keep affordable and reliable energy flowing to Wisconsin and the Great Lakes Region.
Read moreSeptember 06, 2024
Wisconsin DNR releases final Environmental Impact Statement for Line 5 Wisconsin Segment Relocation Project
The release of the final environmental impact statement by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is an important step in the permitting process for the Line 5 Wisconsin Segment Relocation Project, which will keep affordable and reliable energy flowing to Wisconsin and the Great Lakes Region.
Read moreJuly 25, 2024
The Marshall release: A story of responsibility, accountability and doing the right thing
The Marshall incident of July 2010 transformed the way we think about safety, and how we operate, at Enbridge. Safety and environmental protection of our communities and waterways remain our top priority. What we learned from the incident inspires us and informs the proactive steps we have taken and will take tomorrow.
Read moreApril 30, 2024
Enbridge chooses contractors for construction of Great Lakes Tunnel
Enbridge has retained a joint venture partnership between Barnard Construction Company, Inc. and Civil and Building North America, Inc. (CBNA), two industry-leading tunneling companies, to lead construction of the Great Lakes Tunnel in the Straits of Mackinac.
Read moreApril 16, 2024
Government of Canada Indigenous loan program announcement
We are pleased to see this item in the federal budget.
Read moreMarch 15, 2024
Enbridge statement on independent film Bad River
The film does not accurately reflect Enbridge’s attempts to work with the Bad River Band and ignores important facts about Line 5.
Read moreJanuary 10, 2024
EDF Renewables North America and Enbridge Announce Commercial Operation of Fox Squirrel Phase 1
EDF Renewables North America and Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) today announced that Phase 1 of Fox Squirrel Solar, the largest solar complex in Ohio, is fully operational and delivering decarbonized electricity to the PJM grid.
Read moreJune 14, 2023
Enbridge ACGS Acquisition Inc. application for approval acquisition shares Aitken Creek Gas Storage
On May 12, 2023, Enbridge ACGS applied to the British Columbia Utilities Commission (Commission), pursuant to section 54 of the Utilities Commission Act (Act), for an order approving the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Aitken Creek Gas Storage ULC (ACGS).
Read moreMarch 24, 2023
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers extends federal permitting process for Great Lakes Tunnel Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) decision to extend the federal permitting process for the Great Lakes Tunnel Project effectively pushes the start of construction to 2026.
Read moreFebruary 01, 2023
Unplanned outage on T-South system
Feb. 2 update: Crews were dispatched to site and completed assessments to ensure the ongoing safety and integrity of the pipeline. Our 36-inch pipeline was returned to full service on Feb. 1, 2023 and there are no further impacts to gas supply along our T-South system.
Read moreOctober 17, 2022
Enbridge comes to agreement on Line 3 penalties
The Line 3 Replacement Project was built under the most comprehensive regulatory framework in the history of Minnesota resulting in the issuance of over 60 federal, state, local, and Tribal approvals. These approvals included the strictest environmental requirements in state history.
Read moreApril 13, 2022
Union project labor agreement signed for Enbridge Line 5 Wisconsin
Today, four unions, along with Wisconsin-based contractor Michels Pipeline Inc. and Enbridge Inc., announced the signing of a project labor agreement (PLA) for this pipeline relocation project that will create 700 family-supporting construction jobs.
Read moreFebruary 16, 2022
Tunnel project moves closer to construction after Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority vote
Today, the Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority (MSCA) concurred with the authority’s staff recommendation that the request for proposal (RFP) for the Tunnel Project construction contractor meets all requirements specified in the Tunnel Project Agreement between Enbridge and the State of Michigan.
Read moreFebruary 14, 2022
Line 3 Replacement creates $378 million in Tribal economic opportunities in Minnesota
The Line 3 Replacement Project created over $378 million in economic opportunities for tribal nations, tribal members and native owned businesses. Over 890 tribal members worked more than 700,000 hours replacing Line 3 – making up 7% of the total project workforce and earning over $41 million in wages.
Read moreJanuary 27, 2022
Williams Lake First Nation: Phase 1 of residential schools investigation
Results from the Phase 1 investigation at the former St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School by Williams Lake First Nation are another tragic reminder of Canada’s residential school system that must be acknowledged and should never be forgotten.
Read moreJanuary 19, 2022
Enbridge receives prestigious Catalyst Award for diversity and inclusion program
“It’s truly an honor for Enbridge and our people to be recognized with a Catalyst Award for our work to progress diversity and inclusion.”
Read moreNovember 30, 2021
Enbridge responds to State of Michigan decision
Enbridge is pleased by the State of Michigan’s decision to drop its case to enforce its November 2020 notice of revocation and termination related to Line 5.
Read moreSeptember 16, 2021
Enbridge committed to restoration in Minnesota
Enbridge has been working with the DNR since June to provide the required site information and approval of a corrective action plan, which is currently being implemented.
Read moreJuly 01, 2021
Enbridge welcomes resolution to Minnesota property tax issue
From the beginning, we have acknowledged that counties were caught in the middle of this tax valuation issue, and have been committed to working with them to ensure undue hardship does not result
Read moreApril 22, 2021
Enbridge statement on Leaders Summit on Climate
We’re encouraged by the political commitments coming out of today’s Leaders Summit on Climate.
Read moreApril 19, 2021
Canadian federal budget helps to support energy transition solutions
There are important new measures in this Canadian federal budget to support energy transition solutions like carbon capture, utilization storage and low-carbon fuels like green and blue hydrogen and renewable natural gas.
Read moreJanuary 29, 2021
Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issues tunnel permits
The EGLE permits are an important milestone for the tunnel project and are part of the process to authorize its construction
Read moreDecember 21, 2020
Enbridge's Cushing Terminal increases storage and connections through pending acquisition
Enbridge is purchasing a facility that includes 34 tanks for a total of approximately 6.6 million barrels (MMbbl) of storage at Cushing from Blueknight Energy Partners, L.P. (BKEP).
Read moreJuly 08, 2020
Line 5 West Segment inline inspection report
Enbridge has now submitted to the Michigan Circuit Court and to the State the results of our inspection of the area of interest on the west segment of Line 5.
Read moreJune 25, 2020
Enbridge statement on Michigan Circuit Court’s Temporary Restraining Order
"Enbridge is disappointed in the court’s ruling as we believe that Line 5 is safe; however, the west leg of Line 5 has been shut down," said Vern Yu, President of Enbridge's Liquids Pipelines business.
Read moreJune 20, 2020
Enbridge reports Straits crossing support issue on Line 5 to State of Michigan
As part of Enbridge’s seasonal maintenance work on Line 5 in the Straits we have discovered a screw anchor support that has shifted from its original position. This is an issue affecting that anchor support and not the pipeline itself.
Read moreJune 18, 2020
Enbridge and EPA agree to settlement involving Fifth Modification of the Consent Decree and payment of penalties
Enbridge announced today it has agreed to a Fifth Modification of the Consent Decree and will pay penalties assessed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Read moreMay 27, 2020
Enbridge seasonal Line 5 maintenance identifies coating issue; repair planning now underway
Enbridge began its seasonal maintenance work for Line 5 in the Straits at the beginning of May and has already made significant progress.
Read moreMay 22, 2020
Enbridge statement on today's oral arguments in Michigan Circuit Court
There is no change in the operating condition of the pipeline or change in law to support the Attorney General’s allegations.
Read moreMay 12, 2020
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers deems Great Lakes Tunnel Project application complete
Enbridge’s permit and approval process for the Great Lakes Tunnel Project is off to a fast start with the USACE determining our application is complete.
Read moreApril 08, 2020
Enbridge submits permit application for Great Lakes Tunnel Project
Enbridge filed the application April 8, 2020, with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
Read moreMarch 06, 2020
Enbridge selects contractors for Great Lakes Tunnel Project
Demonstrating its commitment to safety, experience and the State of Michigan, Enbridge has selected two renowned and industry leading contractors for the Great Lakes Tunnel Project.
Read moreMarch 04, 2020
Enbridge responds to TSB natural gas pipeline incident report
Since the Shelley incident, we’ve completed a comprehensive pipeline integrity program on our B.C. natural gas pipeline system to prevent similar incidents from occurring, and to significantly improve pipeline safety.
Read moreDecember 30, 2019
Enbridge retrieves rod from Straits of Mackinac lakebed
Enbridge has successfully retrieved from the Straits of Mackinac lakebed a 45-foot steel rod that had been used in our recent geotech work for the Great Lakes Tunnel Project.
Read moreNovember 21, 2019
Rock sampling work complete in Michigan's Straits of Mackinac
Construction of Enbridge’s Great Lakes Tunnel advanced with the recent completion of sediment and rock sampling at the Straits of Mackinac.
Read moreSeptember 25, 2019
Enbridge receives permit, begins installing new support anchors in Straits of Mackinac
Enbridge has received a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to install 54 steel supports along our Line 5 pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac.
Read moreAugust 07, 2019
Enbridge Awaits Permits from Army Corps of Engineers to Continue Line 5 Span Management Program
As part of its Line 5 Straits agreement signed with the State of Michigan in December 2018, Enbridge today reported to the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), and the Department of Natural Resources that one of the spans between supports has grown to exceed 75 feet, the limit for each span under the easement agreement.
Read moreJuly 25, 2019
Enbridge Committed to Working with Bad River Band/ Company Open to Re-route of Line 5
Enbridge is surprised and disappointed by the legal action taken by the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, following extensive efforts of the parties through good faith negotiations and formal mediation. We remain committed to communicating with Bad River and are hopeful we can address the band’s concerns.
Read moreJune 28, 2019
Enbridge response to Michigan Attorney General’s Legal Filing
Enbridge shares the Governor’s vision of protecting the Great Lakes and reducing the risk to the Straits of Mackinac. Enbridge remains fully committed to moving forward in a constructive manner with the Administration to reach our mutual objective of replacing the existing Line 5 crossing as soon as possible.
Read moreJune 17, 2019
Enbridge welcomes State approval to commence geotechnical program
The State of Michigan has affirmed Enbridge's rights to collect geotechnical samples as part of our Line 5 Straits of Mackinac tunnel project.
Read moreDecember 19, 2018
Straits infrastructure project moves forward
The replacement of Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline inside a tunnel at the Straits of Mackinac will protect one of the most important and vital natural resources in the world.
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