Algonquin Gas Transmission plans a 70-mile HubLine extension toconnect to several new and exisiting power generation loads in theNortheast, particularly around Boston, and with new suppliesthrough the proposed Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline system.

From the M&NE connection in Plaistow, NH the HubLine willextend in a southeasterly direction for about 34 miles to the coastand then travel under water along the eastern seaboard for about 24miles to interconnect with existing Algonquin facilities andprovide service to electric generation facilities in the Bostonarea. The HubLine is expected to be in service by November, 2000providing 600,000 Dt/d.

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