Enbridge Inc. is advancing multiple expansion projects on its vast North American natural gas network ahead of expected growth in LNG and pipeline exports from the continent.

During a call to discuss first quarter earnings, CEO Greg Ebel highlighted the recently announced acquisition of a 93.8% controlling interest in the Aitken Creek natural gas storage facility in British Columbia (BC) from FortisBC Holdings Inc.

With working gas capacity of about 77 Bcf, Aitken Creek is connected to the BC (aka Westcoast) Pipeline, Alliance Pipeline and North Montney Mainline, with plans to connect to the LNG Canada export terminal via the Coastal GasLink pipeline. The Aitken Creek acquisition, slated to close later this year, “will enhance our service offering to our customers and support...