Recently, the Government of Ontario announced the projects that are eligible for funding assistance under its Natural Gas Expansion Program. We are pleased that our Grimsby-Lincoln Regional Expansion Project (Economic Development) has been approved for funding assistance.
To serve a growing demand for natural gas in the region in an around the Grimsby – Lincoln and West Lincoln areas, Enbridge Gas is aiming to provide up to 10,000 m3/hour of additional natural gas capacity to serve new and existing business customers in this developing area, depending upon location. The potential Project is targeting incremental large volume commercial and industrial growth, including greenhouse projects planned to develop over the next five-to-ten years.
Enbridge Gas is working on the steps required to expand access to natural gas access for this project, which may include Leave to Construct or other regulatory approvals from the Ontario Energy Board (OEB). Program funding is conditional upon the project receiving OEB approvals and construction of the new natural gas infrastructure cannot begin until this approval is received.
Once Enbridge Gas receives the required regulatory approval, we will be able to provide more detail on construction timelines, and the processes to connect to the natural gas system. We will keep you apprised as the regulatory approvals and project scope are finalized.
Enbridge Gas has been meeting Ontario’s energy needs for 175 years and we look forward to unlocking the potential economic benefits this project will bring to the region. We look forward to working together and collaborating on next steps.
Update on Expression of Interest Program – as of June 16, 2023
The Expression of Interest process closed on May 13, 2020 and Enbridge thanks those that submitted bid forms. In the summer of 2023, Enbridge will be re-engaging with those greenhouses, businesses and industries that submitted bids in 2020 in the defined map area (noted below) to gauge continued interest.
If you remain interested, are a large volume commercial or industrial business (including greenhouses) that did not submit a bid in 2020, and are located in the map area shown below, please reach out to: Economic.Development@enbridge.com
Map of proposed project service area
The map below outlines the area that is under consideration for a potential project to expand natural gas capacity. This project is focused on large volume commercial or industrial businesses (including greenhouses).
