TC Energy urges co-operation on growing network to meet ‘generational’ gas demand
TC Energy, a major pipeline company, has affirmed its commitment to expanding its vast Alberta network to meet the "generational demand" for natural gas. The company, which handles three-quarters of Western Canada's natural gas, stated it is ready to invest further in its infrastructure despite concerns raised by an Alberta cabinet report.
The report questioned TC Energy's ability to meet future demand from artificial intelligence data centres, oilsands projects, and other growth sectors. The NGTL pipeline, operational since 1957, currently transports an average of 15 billion cubic feet of gas per day. TC Energy has invested over $15 billion in expansion projects over the past decade and plans to add another $1 billion in upcoming investments.
To expand the system, the company emphasized the need for collaboration between industry stakeholders, customers, regulators, governments, and rightsholders. The Alberta cabinet report recommended the creation of two Crown corporations to expedite the development of new natural gas transmission lines, a suggestion Premier Danielle Smith indicated may be unlikely due to sufficient private-sector interest.
Legal challenges from TC Energy and potentially ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. were noted as potential obstacles.
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