Enbridge Inc. is moving forward with a pair of pipeline expansion projects that would deliver 1.5 Bcf/d of natural gas to the Plaquemines liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal recently sanctioned by Venture Global Inc.

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The Gator Express Meter (GEM) and Venice Extension projects would involve 36-inch diameter pipeline, metering and compressor station additions and improvements to the 8,580-mile Texas Eastern Transmission (Tetco) system. They would deliver feed gas to the Plaquemines terminal in Louisiana.

GEM is expected to be in service in 2023, with the Venice Extension to follow in 2024. Enbridge pegged the cost for both projects at $400 million, which is underpinned by long-term take or pay contracts.

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