TORONTO, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - April 19, 2006) - Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE: ENB):
Enbridge Ontario Wind Power L.P. today gave notice that the Environmental Screening has been completed for its 200 megawatt wind power project planned for the eastern shore of Lake Huron in Bruce County, Ontario.
The approximately $400 million project is to consist of 121 wind turbine generators, each capable of producing 1,650 kilowatts, dispersed over a 35,000 acre area. The project, which would produce enough renewable energy to supply approximately 70,000 Ontario homes, would be built in a single stage, with construction starting in mid-2006 and an in-service date of early 2007. Enbridge has executed a 20-year electricity purchase agreement with the Ontario Power Authority for all of the power generated.
The Environmental Screening was prepared further to Ontario Ministry of the Environment environmental assessment requirements for electricity projects. The screening report, which evaluates the potential for environmental effects relating to the proposed wind energy generation facility, can be reviewed at:
- www.enbridge.com/ontariowindpower
- Kincardine Municipal Office, 1475 Concession 5, R. R. #5, Kincardine
- Town of Saugeen Shores Municipal Office, 600 Tomlinson Drive, Port Elgin
- Bruce County Office, 30 Park Street, Walkerton
- Kincardine Branch of the Bruce County Public Library, 727 Queen Street, Kincardine
- Tiverton Branch of the Bruce County Public Library, 56 King Street, Tiverton
- Port Elgin Library, 708 Goderich Street, Port Elgin
Written requests to the Ministry of the Environment to elevate the project to either an Environmental Review or an individual Environmental Assessment will be accepted until May 19, 2006.
"This project is another example of Enbridge's ongoing commitment to renewable energy generation as an important part of our sustainable development strategy," said project manager Lisa Lawler. "We're certainly looking forward to expanding our wind power generation business to Ontario, where we already operate major energy infrastructure, and helping address the need for new power sources in the Province."
Enbridge Inc., a Canadian company, is a leader in energy transportation and distribution in North America and internationally. As a transporter of energy, Enbridge operates, in Canada and the U.S., the world's longest crude oil and liquids transportation system. The Company also has international operations and a growing involvement in the natural gas transmission and midstream businesses. As a distributor of energy, Enbridge owns and operates Canada's largest natural gas distribution company, and provides distribution services in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and New York State. Enbridge employs approximately 4,500 people, primarily in Canada, the U.S. and South America. Enbridge's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada and on the New York Stock Exchange in the U.S. under the symbol ENB. Information about Enbridge is available on the Company's web site at www.enbridge.com.
Certain information provided in this news release constitutes forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate", "expect", "project", "estimate", "forecast" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Although Enbridge believes that these statements are based on information and assumptions that are current, reasonable and complete, these statements are necessarily subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties pertaining to operating performance, regulatory parameters, weather, economic conditions and commodity prices. You can find a discussion of those risks and uncertainties in our Canadian securities filings and American SEC filings. While Enbridge makes these forward-looking statements in good faith, should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary significantly from those expected. Enbridge assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein or otherwise, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
For more information please contact:
Enbridge Inc.
Debbie Boukydis
Manager, Public and Government Affairs
(416) 495-5682
Email: debbie.boukydis@enbridge.com
Website: www.enbridge.com