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Global News
15-05-2025
- Business
- Global News
Enbridge sells stake in Westcoast pipeline to First Nations group
Calgary based Enbridge Inc. has signed a deal to sell a minority stake in its Westcoast natural gas pipeline system to a group of 36 First Nations in B.C. Under the agreement, the Stonlasec8 Indigenous Alliance Limited Partnership will invest $715 million for a 12.5 per cent stake in the system. The Westcoast natural gas pipeline system is extends more than 2,900 kilometres from Fort Nelson in northeast B.C. and from Gordondale near the B.C.- Alberta border, south to the Canada -U.S. border. Chief David Jimmie, president and chair of Stonlasec8 and chief of Squiala First Nation, called the deal a significant milestone. 'Enbridge's Westcoast pipeline system is a legacy asset that has operated within our traditional territories for over 65 years,' Jimmie said in statement. 'Now, our Nations will receive sustained economic benefits from this asset, funding critical investments in housing, infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and cultural preservation. People often ask what economic reconciliation for Indigenous Peoples looks like. This is it.' Story continues below advertisement View image in full screen The Westcoast natural gas pipeline system extends more than 2,900 km from the northern B.C.- Alberta border, south to the Canada-U.S. border. Enbridge Inc. Enbridge chief executive Greg Ebel said the agreement is one of several such deals the company has undertaken in the last several years as it explores additional opportunities for Indigenous partnerships. Get weekly money news Get expert insights, Q&A on markets, housing, inflation, and personal finance information delivered to you every Saturday. Sign up for weekly money newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Enbridge's commitment to advance Indigenous ownership opportunities related to our existing and growing energy assets underlines our efforts to be the first choice partner for the communities we serve,' Ebel said in a statement. The First Nations partnership has reached an agreement with Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corp., a subsidiary of Canada Development Investment Corp., to secure a $400-million loan guarantee to enable the deal. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2025, subject to financing and other conditions. Last year, Enbridge Inc. and Six Nations Energy Development LP announced plans to develop a massive wind energy project in southeast Saskatchewan. Story continues below advertisement The Seven Stars Energy Project, located near Weyburn, is slated to produce 200 megawatts of clean electricity, enough to fuel more than 100,000 homes for a year.
Ottawa Citizen
15-05-2025
- Business
- Ottawa Citizen
Enbridge sells stake in Westcoast pipeline to B.C. First Nations group
CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. has signed a deal to sell a minority stake in its Westcoast natural gas pipeline system to a group of 36 First Nations in B.C. Article content Article content Under the agreement, the Stonlasec8 Indigenous Alliance Limited Partnership will invest $715 million for a 12.5 per cent stake in the system. Article content The Westcoast natural gas pipeline system is extends more than 2,900 kilometres from Fort Nelson in northeast B.C. and from Gordondale near the B.C.- Alberta border, south to the Canada -U. S. border. Article content Article content Chief David Jimmie, president and chair of Stonlasec8 and chief of Squiala First Nation, called the deal a significant milestone. Article content Article content 'Enbridge's Westcoast pipeline system is a legacy asset that has operated within our traditional territories for over 65 years,' Jimmie said in statement. Article content 'Now, our Nations will receive sustained economic benefits from this asset, funding critical investments in housing, infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and cultural preservation. People often ask what economic reconciliation for Indigenous Peoples looks like. This is it.' Article content Enbridge chief executive Greg Ebel said the agreement is one of several such deals the company has undertaken in the last several years as it explores additional opportunities for Indigenous partnerships. Article content 'Enbridge's commitment to advance Indigenous ownership opportunities related to our existing and growing energy assets underlines our efforts to be the first choice partner for the communities we serve,' Ebel said in a statement. Article content Article content The First Nations partnership has reached an agreement with Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corp., a subsidiary of Canada Development Investment Corp., to secure a $400-million loan guarantee to enable the deal. Article content Article content The transaction is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2025, subject to financing and other conditions. Article content Article content
Vancouver Sun
15-05-2025
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
Enbridge sells stake in Westcoast pipeline to B.C. First Nations group
CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. has signed a deal to sell a minority stake in its Westcoast natural gas pipeline system to a group of 36 First Nations in B.C. Under the agreement, the Stonlasec8 Indigenous Alliance Limited Partnership will invest $715 million for a 12.5 per cent stake in the system. The Westcoast natural gas pipeline system is extends more than 2,900 kilometres from Fort Nelson in northeast B.C. and from Gordondale near the B.C.- Alberta border, south to the Canada -U. S. border. Chief David Jimmie, president and chair of Stonlasec8 and chief of Squiala First Nation, called the deal a significant milestone. Stay on top of the latest real estate news and home design trends. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Westcoast Homes will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'Enbridge's Westcoast pipeline system is a legacy asset that has operated within our traditional territories for over 65 years,' Jimmie said in statement. 'Now, our Nations will receive sustained economic benefits from this asset, funding critical investments in housing, infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and cultural preservation. People often ask what economic reconciliation for Indigenous Peoples looks like. This is it.' Enbridge chief executive Greg Ebel said the agreement is one of several such deals the company has undertaken in the last several years as it explores additional opportunities for Indigenous partnerships. 'Enbridge's commitment to advance Indigenous ownership opportunities related to our existing and growing energy assets underlines our efforts to be the first choice partner for the communities we serve,' Ebel said in a statement. The First Nations partnership has reached an agreement with Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corp., a subsidiary of Canada Development Investment Corp., to secure a $400-million loan guarantee to enable the deal. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2025, subject to financing and other conditions. Last year, Enbridge Inc. and Six Nations Energy Development LP announced plans to develop a massive wind energy project in southeast Saskatchewan. The Seven Stars Energy Project, located near Weyburn, is slated to produce 200 megawatts of clean electricity, enough to fuel more than 100,000 homes for a year.
Hamilton Spectator
15-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Enbridge sells stake in Westcoast pipeline to First Nations group
CALGARY - Enbridge Inc. has signed a deal to sell a minority stake in its Westcoast natural gas pipeline system to a group of 36 First Nations in B.C. Under the agreement, the Stonlasec8 Indigenous Alliance Limited Partnership will invest $715 million for a 12.5 per cent stake in the system. The Westcoast natural gas pipeline system extends more than 2,900 kilometres from Fort Nelson in northeast B.C. and from Gordondale near the B.C.- Alberta border, south to the Canada -U.S. border. Chief David Jimmie, president and chair of Stonlasec8 and chief of Squiala First Nation, says First Nations will receive sustained economic benefits from the asset, funding critical investments in housing, infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and cultural preservation. The First Nations partnership has reached an agreement with Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corp., a subsidiary of Canada Development Investment Corp., to secure a $400-million loan guarantee to enable the deal. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2025, subject to financing and other conditions. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 15, 2025. Companies in this story: (TSX:ENB)
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CP NewsAlert: Enbridge sells stake in Westcoast pipeline to First Nations group
CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. has signed a deal to sell a minority stake in its Westcoast natural gas pipeline system to a group of 36 First Nations in B.C. Under the agreement, the Stonlasec8 Indigenous Alliance Limited Partnership will invest $715 million for a 12.5 per cent stake in the system. More coming. Companies in this story: (TSX:ENB) The Canadian Press Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
