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Enbridge Announces Record Earnings for the First Half of 2001

July 25, 2001

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(July 25, 2001) Enbridge Inc. today announced

earnings applicable to common shareholders for the six months

ended June 30, 2001, of $353.9 million, or $2.25 per share,

compared with $276.3 million, or $1.82 per share, for the same

period in 2000. Earnings reflect the positive impacts of

provincial income tax rate reductions, strong operating results

from Enbridge Consumers Gas, the acquisition of Midcoast Energy

Resources Inc. in May, and an improved contribution from

International activities. These increases were partially offset

by a loss from Aux Sable and lower Vector earnings. First half

earnings also include a dilution gain resulting from the issuance

of units by the Lakehead Partnership.

Earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2001, were $270.4

million, or $1.72 per share, compared with $193.7 million, or

$1.27 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2000.

"Our financial results are right on track with our expectations,"

said Enbridge President & Chief Executive Officer, Patrick D.

Daniel. "The results also indicate that we should once again

achieve year-over-year double-digit earnings per share growth in

2001. We view the consistency and quality of our earnings growth,

while maintaining the Company's low risk profile, as a significant

investment attribute - one that sets us apart in our sector."

Mr. Daniel added, "Over the past six months, we have made

excellent progress on our operational targets and core strategies,

including the acquisition of Midcoast Energy of Houston. The

acquisition furthers several objectives and provides a great

platform for expanding our North American presence. That said, I

am most pleased with the level of organic growth within our Energy

Transportation business given that we are proceeding with Phase

III of the Terrace expansion. Not only does the expansion confirm

industry's confidence in the outlook for additional crude oil

supply from the basin, it also means that our mainline earnings

profile will benefit significantly, beginning in the second half

of the year. The depth of both our core and new business

opportunities will allow us to continue to deliver superior

returns to shareholders."

The Enbridge Board of Directors today also declared quarterly

dividends of $0.35 per common share and $0.34375 per Series A

preferred share. Both dividends are payable on September 1, 2001,

to shareholders of record on August 10, 2001.

BUSINESS OUTLOOK

Acquisition of Midcoast Energy

On May 11, 2001, Enbridge successfully closed the acquisition of

Midcoast Energy at a cost of approximately US$362 million. This

acquisition expands Enbridge's North American presence and

corresponds with strategic objectives. It will also provide

increased exposure to additional business opportunities and future

earnings growth. Midcoast earnings were accretive during the

period.

This acquisition has resulted in the decision to relocate the

Duluth office of Lakehead Pipe Line Partners, L.P. to Houston.

This will facilitate the achievement of Lakehead's strategic plan

of pursuing additional growth opportunities through acquisitions

and to capitalize on Midcoast's business development experience.

This growth strategy will include potential purchases of Enbridge

assets in the United States and third-party acquisitions.

Terrace Expansion

Construction of Terrace Phase II commenced in June upon receipt of

regulatory approvals. Construction is scheduled to be complete by

the beginning of 2002 at an estimated cost of approximately $120

million. The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers provided

notification on June 27, 2001, for Enbridge to proceed with the

application to the National Energy Board for approval of Phase

III. Following regulatory approval, it is anticipated that

construction will commence in 2002 and will cost $450 million. Of

the total amount, $135 million will be spent in Canada by Enbridge

and US$210 million will be spent in the United States by Lakehead.

The triggering of Phase III will have a positive impact on

Enbridge System earnings, commencing in the third quarter of 2001.

Enbridge Athabasca System

On June 22, Enbridge announced that it will provide transportation

service for PanCanadian's Christina Lake oil sands operation.

Beginning in late 2002, Enbridge will transport up to 10,000

barrels per day of bitumen to Enbridge's Kirby Lake Pipeline

Terminal. The crude will be blended with diluent and then will

travel on the Enbridge Athabasca System, which connects with the

Enbridge System at Hardisty, Alberta. PanCanadian will have the

right to ship up to 115,000 barrels per day of Christina Lake

heavy blend on the pipeline. This is in addition to the 60,000

barrels per day committed to PetroCanada's MacKay River project

last fall and the initial 170,000 barrels per day contracted to

Suncor in 1998. Enbridge expects to benefit from the additional

investment in the Christina Lake facilities and generate improved

returns from the additional volumes shipped on the Enbridge

Athabasca System.

Oman Natural Gas System Operating Contract

During the quarter, a consortium of companies, including a

wholly-owned subsidiary of Enbridge, was awarded a five-year

contract to operate and maintain the natural gas transmission

system owned by Oman Gas Company in the Sultanate of Oman. This

contract will allow Enbridge to demonstrate its expertise, as well

as develop strong working relationships and pursue other

opportunities in the area.

Energy Services

In July, Enbridge entered into a limited partnership with BC Gas

Inc. to develop and operate a new company that will provide full

service customer management solutions to utilities, municipalities

and retail energy companies across Canada. The new company, to be

called CustomerWorks, will support a complete set of business

service offerings covering the entire meter-to-cash process,

including meter reading, billing, call centres, credit and

collections, e-commerce, and field work appointment scheduling.

Full-scale operations are planned to start on January 1, 2002.

The new company will initially provide services for more than 3.5

million customers of BC Gas Utility and Enbridge's gas

distribution and services businesses.

Emerging Energy Technologies

Construction of the SunBridge wind power project in Saskatchewan

has commenced. Enbridge has also received the first prototype

residential fuel cell system from Global Thermoelectric for

testing and evaluation.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

Energy Transportation North

First half earnings were $89.8 million, compared with $87.6

million for the first six months of 2000. The higher earnings are

primarily the result of increased contributions from Alliance and

the Enbridge Athabasca System, as well as the positive earnings

effect of tax rate reductions. These increases were partially

offset by a loss from the Aux Sable facilities, losses on merchant

capacity commitments and lower earnings from the Vector Pipeline.

Higher earnings from the Enbridge Athabasca System resulted from

increases in the investment base for both tankage and terminal

facilities. Alliance's increased contribution also reflects

earnings on a higher rate base because the pipeline was under

construction in 2000. Last year, Alliance earnings represented an

allowance for equity funds during construction. Aux Sable losses

were lower in the second quarter and reflect the ongoing, but

improved, unfavourable differential between natural gas and

natural gas liquids prices. Vector earnings were affected by

higher depreciation and interest expense.

Energy Transportation South

Earnings for the six months ended June 2001 were $23.4 million and

are $10.5 million higher than the same period last year. The

increase is primarily the result of Midcoast earnings and a

dilution gain on the Company's investment in the Lakehead

Partnership, resulting from an issuance of units by the

partnership in the second quarter in which Enbridge did not

participate. The Company now owns 14.5% of the Lakehead

Partnership. Lakehead System earnings were lower during the period

due to reduced throughput levels and one-time costs associated

with relocating the Lakehead System office to Houston.

Energy Distribution

Earnings from Energy Distribution increased $53.0 million to

$218.9 million in the first six months of 2001. The results

include contributions from Enbridge Consumers Gas for the

six-month period ended March 2001 and income from the Company's

32% investment in Noverco. Due to the seasonal nature of energy

distribution operations, quarterly earnings are not indicative of

full year results.

The increased earnings of Enbridge Consumers Gas reflect the

decrease in provincial income tax rates, earnings on a higher rate

base, higher distribution volumes resulting from colder than

normal weather and cost savings achieved under performance-based

regulation. The weather was colder by 10% compared with the same

period last year and only slightly colder than normal. Enbridge

Consumers Gas continues to add customers at expected rates.

Results from other Energy Distribution operations approximated

last year.

Energy Services

Six-month contributions from Energy Services were $35.0 million in

2001, an increase of $10.6 million over the same period in 2000.

This increase is primarily the result of the positive impacts of

tax rate reductions that were greater in 2001 than in 2000. Sales

in the retail services business are consistent or have increased,

compared with last year. The majority of Energy Services earnings

are realized in the last six months of the year as a result of

increased air conditioning sales in the summer months and as

customers prepare for the winter heating season in the fall.

International

Earnings increased by $7.4 million to $17.7 million in the first

six months of 2001. The increase was due to the additional OCENSA

and CITCOL ownership interests acquired in the third quarter of

2000 and higher operating fees for the Jose Terminal. A ten-year

operating contract for the Jose Terminal was signed during the

quarter and replaces the previous interim agreement. The signing

of the agreement ratifies the basic conditions agreed to in a term

sheet executed in January 2001.

Corporate

Corporate costs totalled $30.9 million, compared with $24.8

million in 2000. This increase was mainly due to increased

financing costs associated with investments made in the second

half of 2000 and the Midcoast acquisition.

Enbridge will hold a conference call at 2:15 p.m. Mountain time

(4:15 p.m. Eastern time) today to discuss First Half 2001 results.

The call, with accompanying slide show, will be broadcast live on

the Internet at www.enbridge.com/investor. A replay will be

available shortly after the live event.

Enbridge Inc. is a leader in energy transportation, distribution

and services 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 is involved in international energy projects and

has 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,

which provides gas and retail services in Ontario, Quebec and New

York State; and is developing a gas distribution system for the

province of New Brunswick. In addition, Enbridge provides retail

energy products and services to a growing number of Canadian and

U.S. markets. The Company employs approximately 6,000 people,

primarily in Canada, the U.S. and South America. Enbridge common

shares trade on The Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada under the

symbol "ENB" and on The NASDAQ National Market in the U.S. under

the symbol "ENBR". Information about Enbridge is available on the

Company's web site at www.enbridge.com.

When used in this news release, the words "anticipate", "expect",

"project", "believe", "estimate", "forecast" and similar

expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements,

which include statements relating to pending and proposed

projects. Such statements are subject to certain risks,

uncertainties and assumptions pertaining to operating performance,

regulatory parameters, weather and economic conditions and, in the

case of pending and proposed projects, risks relating to design

and construction, regulatory processes, obtaining financing and

performance of other parties, including partners, contractors and

suppliers.

ENBRIDGE INC.HIGHLIGHTS(1)-------------------------------------------------------------------                               Three months ended Six months ended                                     June 30,         June 30,                               ------------------ ----------------- (unaudited; millions of   dollars, except per share   amounts)                         2001      2000     2001    2000 -------------------------------------------------------------------FINANCIAL Earnings Applicable to Common   Shareholders  Energy Transportation North      47.0      42.2     89.8    87.6   Energy Transportation South      18.4       6.7     23.4    12.9   Energy Distribution             179.5     131.5    218.9   165.9   Energy Services                  29.0      13.8     35.0    24.4   International                     8.3       4.5     17.7    10.3   Corporate                       (11.8)     (5.0)   (30.9)  (24.8)-------------------------------------------------------------------                                  270.4     193.7    353.9   276.3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Operating Revenue  Energy Transportation North     182.2     176.8    349.2   349.8   Energy Transportation South     210.3       7.6    217.9    15.1   Energy Distribution           1,207.0     818.2  1,793.6 1,245.2   Energy Services                 112.0      92.7    217.4   180.8   International                     6.8       4.5     13.5     8.5   Corporate and Other               2.2       1.7      2.2     3.3 -------------------------------------------------------------------                                1,720.5   1,101.5  2,593.8 1,802.7 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cash Provided By/(Used In)  Operating Activities  Earnings plus charges/(credits)    not affecting cash             301.7     270.0    486.9   420.8   Changes in operating assets    and liabilities               (135.0)    236.7   (261.6)   48.6 -------------------------------------------------------------------                                  166.7     506.7    225.3   469.4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Common Share Dividends             56.9      49.1    113.6    96.4 Per Common Share Amounts  Earnings                         1.72      1.27     2.25    1.82   Dividends                        0.35    0.3225     0.70  0.6250   Weighted Average Common Shares    Outstanding (millions)                            157.3   152.2 OPERATING Energy Transportation(2)  Deliveries (thousands of barrels    per day)                       2,246     2,238    2,229   2,189   Barrel miles (billions)           181       179      360     360   Average haul (miles)              869       864      875     888  Energy Distribution(3)  Volumes (billion cubic feet)      184       182      297     284   Number of active customers   (thousands)                     1,553     1,507    1,553   1,507   Degree day deficiency(4)    Actual                         1,817     1,742    3,225   2,935    Forecast based on normal     Weather                       1,877     1,932    3,181   3,256 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1. Highlights of Energy Distribution reflect the results of

Enbridge Consumers Gas and other gas distribution operations on a

quarter lag basis for the three and six months ended March 31,

2001 and 2000.

2. Energy Transportation operating highlights include the

statistics of the 14.5% owned Lakehead System and other

wholly-owned liquid pipeline operations.

3. Energy Distribution volumes and the number of active customers

are derived from the aggregate of buy/sell and transportation

service supply arrangements.

4. Degree day deficiency is a measure of coldness. It is

calculated by accumulating for each day in the period the total

number of degrees each day by which the daily mean temperature

falls below 18 degrees Celsius. The figures given are those

accumulated in the Toronto area.

ENBRIDGE INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS-------------------------------------------------------------------                               Three months ended Six months ended                                     June 30,         June 30,                               ------------------ -----------------(unaudited; millions of dollars,  except per share amounts)        2001       2000     2001    2000 -------------------------------------------------------------------Revenues Gas sales                     1,189.8      663.0  1,668.3 1,005.2  Transportation                  371.6      319.8    630.3   560.3  Energy services                 159.1      118.7    295.2   237.2 -------------------------------------------------------------------                                1,720.5    1,101.5  2,593.8 1,802.7 -------------------------------------------------------------------Expenses Gas costs                       997.1      456.9  1,361.3   680.1  Operating and administrative    246.9      219.6    472.1   421.1  Depreciation                    117.8      122.9    225.3   232.1 -------------------------------------------------------------------                               1,361.8      799.4  2,058.7 1,333.3 -------------------------------------------------------------------Operating Income                 358.7      302.1    535.1   469.4 Investment and Other Income       78.7       72.3    123.5   112.8 Interest Expense                (111.6)    (101.7)  (220.1) (204.0)-------------------------------------------------------------------                                 325.8      272.7    438.5   378.2 Income Taxes                     (49.2)     (73.4)   (72.5)  (90.8)-------------------------------------------------------------------                                 276.6      199.3    366.0   287.4 Preferred Security Distributions  (4.5)      (3.9)    (8.7)   (7.7)Preferred Share Dividends         (1.7)      (1.7)    (3.4)   (3.4)-------------------------------------------------------------------Earnings Applicable to Common  Shareholders                    270.4      193.7    353.9   276.3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Earnings Per Common Share         1.72       1.27     2.25    1.82 Diluted Earnings Per Common  Share                            1.69       1.27     2.22    1.82 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Weighted Average Common Shares  Outstanding (millions)                              157.3   152.2--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.ENBRIDGE INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS-------------------------------------------------------------------                                                  Six months ended                                                      June 30,                                                 ----------------- (unaudited; millions of dollars)                2001         2000 -------------------------------------------------------------------Retained Earnings at Beginning of Period         581.3       503.1 Earnings Applicable to Common Shareholders       353.9       276.3 Common Share Dividends                          (113.6)      (96.4)Effect of Change in Accounting for Income Taxes      -      (112.0)------------------------------------------------------------------- Retained Earnings at End of Period               821.6       571.0 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.ENBRIDGE INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS-------------------------------------------------------------------                               Three months ended Six months ended                                     June 30,         June 30,                               ------------------ -----------------(unaudited; millions of dollars) 2001        2000    2001     2000 -------------------------------------------------------------------Cash Provided By/(Used in)  Operating Activities  Earnings                      276.6       199.3   366.0    287.4   Changes/(Credits) not    affecting cash      Depreciation                 117.8       122.9   225.3    232.1    Equity earnings in excess of     cash distributions           (1.5)      (22.3)  (11.4)   (34.1)   Gain on reduction of ownership     interest                    (11.5)          -   (11.5)       -     Future income taxes          (64.6)      (14.5)  (54.9)   (53.1)   Other                        (15.1)      (15.4)  (26.6)   (11.5) Changes in operating assets   and liabilities              (135.0)      236.7  (261.6)    48.6 -------------------------------------------------------------------                                166.7       506.7   225.3    469.4 -------------------------------------------------------------------Investing Activities  Acquisition of Midcoast Energy    Resources, Inc.             (561.8)          -  (561.8)       -    Long-term investments         (17.3)     (122.8)  (35.1)  (218.8)  Additions to property, plant    and equipment               (112.3)      (89.6) (219.5)  (141.7)  Changes in construction    payable                       (7.5)        0.4   (33.9)   (29.2)  Other                           1.8         3.9    (3.0)    (0.9)-------------------------------------------------------------------                               (697.1)     (208.1) (853.3)  (390.6)-------------------------------------------------------------------Financing Activities  Variable rate financing, net  450.9      (445.5)  644.2   (722.6)  Fixed rate debt issued        210.0           -   505.6    641.2   Fixed rate debt repayments    (37.7)       (1.4) (347.8)  (101.4)  Non-controlling interests      (0.6)       19.2    (1.8)    18.1   Common shares issued           12.7       159.4    17.3    162.8   Preferred security    distributions                 (4.5)       (3.9)   (8.7)    (7.7)  Preferred share dividends      (1.7)       (1.7)   (3.4)    (3.4)  Common share dividends        (56.9)      (49.1) (113.6)   (96.4)-------------------------------------------------------------------                                572.2      (323.0)  691.8   (109.4)-------------------------------------------------------------------Increase/(Decrease) in Cash      41.8       (24.4)   63.8    (30.6)Cash at Beginning of Period      89.0        47.4    67.0     53.6 -------------------------------------------------------------------Cash at End of Period           130.8        23.0   130.8     23.0 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.ENBRIDGE INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION-------------------------------------------------------------------                                          June 30,    December 31,(millions of dollars)                        2001            2000 -------------------------------------------------------------------                                       (unaudited)Assets  Cash                                      130.8            67.0   Accounts receivable and other           1,651.6           747.5   Gas in storage                            340.4           519.8 -------------------------------------------------------------------                                          2,122.8         1,334.3   Property, plant and equipment, net      7,793.3         7,160.0   Long-term investments                   1,746.9         1,689.5   Deferred charges and other assets         456.2           384.4   Goodwill                                  269.8               -  -------------------------------------------------------------------                                         12,389.0        10,568.2 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity  Short-term borrowings                     558.7           261.3   Accounts payable and other                899.2           420.7   Interest payable                          109.0           109.3   Current portion of long-term liabilities  225.3           468.6 -------------------------------------------------------------------                                          1,792.2         1,259.9   Long-term debt                          6,740.7         5,592.7   Deferred credits                           42.9            69.2   Future income taxes                       672.4           756.6   Non-controlling interests                 127.1           126.4 -------------------------------------------------------------------                                          9,375.3         7,804.8 Shareholders' equity  Share capital    Preferred securities                     340.1           340.4    Preferred shares                         125.0           125.0    Common shares                          1,869.9         1,852.6   Retained earnings                         821.6           581.3   Foreign currency translation adjustment   (14.7)           (7.7)  Reciprocal shareholding                  (128.2)         (128.2)-------------------------------------------------------------------                                          3,013.7         2,763.4 -------------------------------------------------------------------                                         12,389.0        10,568.2 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have

been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting

principles and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated

financial statements and notes thereto included in Enbridge Inc.'s

2000 Annual Report. These interim financial statements are

prepared on a consistent basis as those included in the 2000

Annual Report and follow the same accounting policies and methods

of application.

Earnings for interim periods may not be indicative of results for

the fiscal year due to weather variations and other factors.

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period

financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.

1. SEGMENTED INFORMATION(unaudited; millions of dollars)Three months ended June 30, 2001-------------------------------------------------------------------                                Energy                            Transportation   Energy       Energy                            North    South   Distribution Services-------------------------------------------------------------------Revenues                    182.2    210.3      1,207.0      112.0 Gas costs                       -    169.9        819.8        7.4 Operating and administration 67.1     17.5         91.6       60.2 Depreciation                 32.9      8.0         49.2       26.5                            ------    -----     --------     ------Operating income/(loss)      82.2     14.9        246.4       17.9 Investment and other income  10.6     18.3         15.1        3.8 Interest and preferred equity  Charges                    (25.0)    (4.8)       (39.0)      (9.1)Income taxes                (20.8)   (10.0)       (43.0)      16.4                            ------    -----     --------     ------Earnings/(loss) applicable  to common shareholders      47.0     18.4        179.5       29.0                            ------    -----     --------     ------                           ------    -----     --------     -------------------------------------------------------------------------                                          Corporate                           International  and Other  Consolidated-------------------------------------------------------------------Revenues                         6.8         2.2         1720.5 Gas costs                          -           -          997.1Operating and administration     5.2         5.3          246.9Depreciation                     0.3         0.9          117.8                           -------------  ---------  --------------Operating income/(loss)          1.3        (4.0)         358.7Investment and other income      7.6        23.3           78.7Interest and preferred  equity charges                    -       (39.9)        (117.8)Income taxes                    (0.6)        8.8          (49.2)                           -------------  ---------  --------------Earnings/(loss) applicable  to common shareholders          8.3       (11.8)         270.4                           -------------  ---------  --------------                           -------------  ---------  --------------Three months ended June 30, 2000-------------------------------------------------------------------                                Energy                            Transportation   Energy       Energy                            North    South   Distribution Services-------------------------------------------------------------------Revenues                    176.8      7.6      818.2       92.7 Gas costs                       -        -      455.1        1.8 Operating and administration 55.4      4.0       89.9       59.2 Depreciation                 41.2      1.9       50.3       25.8                             -----    -----   --------      -----Operating income/(loss)      80.2      1.7      222.9        5.9 Investment and other income  14.1      9.2       26.1        4.7 Interest and preferred  equity charges             (27.4)    (0.5)     (39.6)      (7.0)Income taxes                (24.7)    (3.7)     (77.9)      10.2                            -----    -----   --------      ----- Earnings/(loss) applicable  to common shareholders      42.2      6.7      131.5       13.8                             -----    -----   --------      -----                            -----    -----   --------      ------------------------------------------------------------------------                                          Corporate                           International  and Other  Consolidated-------------------------------------------------------------------Revenues                        4.5          1.7        1,101.5 Gas costs                         -            -          456.9 Operating and administration    5.0          6.1          219.6 Depreciation                      -          3.7          122.9 Operating income/(loss)        (0.5)        (8.1)         302.1                            -------------  ---------  ------------Investment and other income     4.5         13.7           72.3 Interest and preferred equity  charges                        0.0        (32.8)        (107.3)Income taxes                    0.5         22.2          (73.4)                           -------------  ---------  ------------Earnings/(loss) applicable to common shareholders             4.5         (5.0)         193.7                            -------------  ---------  ------------                           -------------  ---------  ------------Six months ended June 30, 2001-------------------------------------------------------------------                                Energy                            Transportation   Energy       Energy                            North    South   Distribution Services-------------------------------------------------------------------Revenues                    349.2    217.9    1,793.6       217.4 Gas costs                       -    169.9    1,174.7        16.7 Operating and  Administration             128.3     23.2      183.5       118.3 Depreciation                 66.9      9.9       96.5        49.5                             -----    -----    -------      ------Operating income/(loss)     154.0     14.9      338.9        32.9 Investment and other income  22.7     26.3       28.6         8.1 Interest and preferred  equity charges             (52.2)    (5.2)     (80.1)      (18.2)Income taxes                (34.7)   (12.6)     (68.5)       12.2                            -----    -----    -------      ------ Earnings/(loss) applicable  to common shareholders      89.8     23.4      218.9        35.0                            -----    -----    -------      ------                            -----    -----    -------      ------ -------------------------------------------------------------------                                          Corporate                           International  and Other  Consolidated-------------------------------------------------------------------Revenues                       13.5          2.2        2,593.8 Gas costs                         -            -        1,361.3 Operating and administration    9.6          9.2          472.1 Depreciation                    0.6          1.9          225.3                               -----       ------       --------Operating income/(loss)         3.3         (8.9)         535.1 Investment and other income    15.0         22.8          123.5 Interest and preferred  equity charges                (0.1)       (76.4)        (232.2)Income taxes                   (0.5)        31.6          (72.5)                              -----       ------       --------Earnings/(loss) applicable  to common shareholders        17.7        (30.9)         353.9                               -----       ------       --------                              -----       ------       --------Six months ended June 30, 2000-------------------------------------------------------------------                                Energy                            Transportation   Energy       Energy                            North    South   Distribution Services-------------------------------------------------------------------Revenues                    349.8     15.1   1,245.2       180.8 Gas costs                       -        -     676.5         3.6 Operating and  Administration             115.8      8.6     174.2       103.7 Depreciation                 78.4      3.7     103.7        41.3                             -----     ----  --------       -----Operating income/(loss)     155.6      2.8     290.8        32.2 Investment and other income  22.4     18.6      43.9         4.8 Interest and preferred  equity charges             (53.4)    (1.0)    (82.0)      (14.1)Income taxes                (37.0)    (7.5)    (86.8)        1.5                            -----     ----  --------       ----- Earnings/(loss) applicable  to common shareholders      87.6     12.9     165.9        24.4                            -----     ----  --------       -----                            -----     ----  --------       ----- -------------------------------------------------------------------                                          Corporate                           International  and Other  Consolidated-------------------------------------------------------------------Revenues                        8.5          3.3        1,802.7 Gas costs                         -            -          680.1 Operating and administration    8.3         10.5          421.1 Depreciation                    0.0          5.0          232.1                                ----       ------        -------Operating income/(loss)         0.2        (12.2)         469.4 Investment and other income     9.5         13.6          112.8 Interest and preferred  equity charges                 0.0        (64.6)        (215.1)Income taxes                    0.6         38.4          (90.8)                               ----       ------        -------Earnings/(loss) applicable  to common shareholders        10.3        (24.8)         276.3                                ----       ------        -------                               ----       ------        ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Segmented information has been restated to reflect the changes in

management responsibilities, effective in the second quarter of

2001.

2. ACQUISITION

(unaudited; millions of dollars)

On May 11, 2001, the Company acquired all the outstanding shares

of Midcoast Energy Resources Inc., a Houston-based energy company,

for cash consideration of $561.8 million and the assumption of

long-term debt. The acquisition has been accounted for using the

purchase method with the results of operations included in the

consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.

Goodwill is being amortized over 30 years.

Fair Value of Assets Acquired:  Property, plant and equipment               $  677.3  Working capital                                  9.9  Goodwill                                       271.3  Future income taxes                            (28.5)  Other non-current assets                        37.8                                               -------                                                   967.8                                               -------  Purchase Price:  Cash                                           554.5  Long-term debt assumed                         406.0  Transaction costs                                7.3                                               -------                                                   967.8                                               -------  -------------------------------------------------------------------Supplementary Financial Information       Number of Shares                                          ----------------Common Shares - issued and outstanding       162,705,209(voting equity shares)Preference Shares, Series A                    5,000,000(non-voting equity shares)Total vested and exercisable stock options     2,172,210

The Company has a Shareholder Rights plan designed to encourage

the fair treatment of shareholders in connection with any takeover

offer for the Company. Rights issued under the plan become

exercisable when a person, and any related parties, acquires or

announces its intention to acquire 20% or more of the Company's

outstanding common shares without complying with certain

provisions set out in the plan or without approval of the Board of

Directors of the Company. Should such an acquisition or

announcement occur, each rights holder, other than the acquiring

person and related parties, will have the right to purchase common

shares of the Company at a 50% discount to the market price at

that time.

Supplementary information as at July 16, 2001.