Enbridge
Position Paper for
Environmentalists Non-Government Organizations on
Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Project
Overview
Enbridge is Canada’s largest natural gas distribution company. Founded 61 years ago, it is the single largest transporter of crude oil and petroleum products in North America. On May 27, 2010, Enbridge submitted a regulatory application for a $5.5 billion project named Northern Gateway Project (NGP). This pipeline project consists of a twin pipeline system transporting petroleum and condensate from Bruderheim, Alberta, near Edmonton, to the marine terminals in Kitimat, British Columbia. Crude oil or petroleum is used to make gasoline, lubricants for machinery, asphalt, plastics, and many others everyday necessities. Condensate is a chemical and petroleum mixture used to dilute tar sands crude oil for easier pipeline transport. The eastbound pipeline is projected to be 36” in diameter and 1,177km in length, and will deliver 525,000 barrels of oil per day from Bruderheim to Kitimat. The westbound pipeline, the same length as the eastbound pipeline, is to be 20” in diameter, and it will transport 193,000 barrels of condensate per day from Kitimat to Bruderheim (Enbridge, 2011b). This project is currently undergoing a comprehensive and rigorous regulatory review to weigh the stakeholders’ interest regarding the adverse effects on the environment. By the end of 2013, the Joint Review Panel (JRP) will determine whether or not to permit Enbridge to carry out the project.
Key Stakeholders & Their Positions on NGP
The NGP has a diversified group of stakeholders. Amongst them, some of the major players are - in no specific order and not limited to - Enbridge, China(Sinopec), the Canadian government, Aboriginals, and environmental advocates.
Enbridge
Enbridge, the project proponent, want to see it happen. It claims that the pipeline will strengthen the nation’s position as a global energy producer, build global alliances, and facilitate
Environmentalists Non-Government Organizations on
Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Project
Overview
Enbridge is Canada’s largest natural gas distribution company. Founded 61 years ago, it is the single largest transporter of crude oil and petroleum products in North America. On May 27, 2010, Enbridge submitted a regulatory application for a $5.5 billion project named Northern Gateway Project (NGP). This pipeline project consists of a twin pipeline system transporting petroleum and condensate from Bruderheim, Alberta, near Edmonton, to the marine terminals in Kitimat, British Columbia. Crude oil or petroleum is used to make gasoline, lubricants for machinery, asphalt, plastics, and many others everyday necessities. Condensate is a chemical and petroleum mixture used to dilute tar sands crude oil for easier pipeline transport. The eastbound pipeline is projected to be 36” in diameter and 1,177km in length, and will deliver 525,000 barrels of oil per day from Bruderheim to Kitimat. The westbound pipeline, the same length as the eastbound pipeline, is to be 20” in diameter, and it will transport 193,000 barrels of condensate per day from Kitimat to Bruderheim (Enbridge, 2011b). This project is currently undergoing a comprehensive and rigorous regulatory review to weigh the stakeholders’ interest regarding the adverse effects on the environment. By the end of 2013, the Joint Review Panel (JRP) will determine whether or not to permit Enbridge to carry out the project.
Key Stakeholders & Their Positions on NGP
The NGP has a diversified group of stakeholders. Amongst them, some of the major players are - in no specific order and not limited to - Enbridge, China(Sinopec), the Canadian government, Aboriginals, and environmental advocates.
Enbridge
Enbridge, the project proponent, want to see it happen. It claims that the pipeline will strengthen the nation’s position as a global energy producer, build global alliances, and facilitate