Enbridge Gas identified the need to reinforce part of its natural gas distribution network to increase system reliability and flexibility, and to meet the current and projected growth in natural gas demand. The proposed Kingston System Reinforcement Project would include the construction of a new 8.6-kilometre pipeline, which would be 8- to 10-inches in diameter and replace the existing 6-inch Kingston Lateral Pipeline.
This project was subject to Ontario Energy Board (OEB) approval. If approved, construction was tentatively scheduled to begin in 2023 and be complete by 2024.
Project information
Project updates
The project was developed to reinforce part of Kingston’s natural gas distribution network to increase system reliability and flexibility, and to meet the current and projected growth in natural gas demand. Enbridge Gas had determined that these needs would be best met through comprehensive upgrades to the overall Kingston natural gas distribution system through construction of the proposed Kingston System Reinforcement Project.
In August 2022, Enbridge Gas initiated a process to ensure it was proceeding with an economically efficient expansion of its pipeline system. This is a common practice, in which all existing distribution contract rate customers in the proposed project service area were offered the opportunity to “turn back” or de-contract existing distribution capacity. Through this process, one bid was received to turn back their contracted capacity.
As a consequence, the capacity that was turned back will no longer be required in the short term, and Enbridge Gas determined that the existing Kingston natural gas distribution system can meet existing demand until 2027. Additional pipeline infrastructure may be required prior to 2027 to ensure any additional demand is met, however this is anticipated to be relatively minimal compared to the originally proposed project. In addition, the integrity and system reliability-related aspects of the project will be managed as part of a mitigation plan, consisting of ongoing monitoring and related activities.
Therefore, a decision has been made to defer the development of this proposed project until 2027.
Contact information
If you require further information, please contact:
Kendra Black
Supervisor, Municipal and Stakeholder Engagement
Public Affairs & Communications
Phone: 416-806-7443
kendra.black@enbridge.com
Project updates
The project was developed to reinforce part of Kingston’s natural gas distribution network to increase system reliability and flexibility, and to meet the current and projected growth in natural gas demand. Enbridge Gas had determined that these needs would be best met through comprehensive upgrades to the overall Kingston natural gas distribution system through construction of the proposed Kingston System Reinforcement Project.
In August 2022, Enbridge Gas initiated a process to ensure it was proceeding with an economically efficient expansion of its pipeline system. This is a common practice, in which all existing distribution contract rate customers in the proposed project service area were offered the opportunity to “turn back” or de-contract existing distribution capacity. Through this process, one bid was received to turn back their contracted capacity.
As a consequence, the capacity that was turned back will no longer be required in the short term, and Enbridge Gas determined that the existing Kingston natural gas distribution system can meet existing demand until 2027. Additional pipeline infrastructure may be required prior to 2027 to ensure any additional demand is met, however this is anticipated to be relatively minimal compared to the originally proposed project. In addition, the integrity and system reliability-related aspects of the project will be managed as part of a mitigation plan, consisting of ongoing monitoring and related activities.
Therefore, a decision has been made to defer the development of this proposed project until 2027.
Contact information
If you require further information, please contact:
Kendra Black
Supervisor, Municipal and Stakeholder Engagement
Public Affairs & Communications
Phone: 416-806-7443
kendra.black@enbridge.com
