The following is an update to the Short-Term Operational Plan for the maintenance on the NPS 36 Foothills BC Mainline and the Elko 'C' Compressor.

The Alberta/BC (ALTBC) Border receipt capability will be reduced to 63.0 E6m3/d (2,224 mmcf/d) beginning at 08:00 MST, December 16, and continuing to an undetermined date.  Firm service levels for the month of December are 69.9 E6m3/d (2,468 mmcf/d) at the ALTBC Border.

The reduction in capability is driven by new information which was recently received as part of the October pipe inspection conducted on the Foothills portion of the pipeline in BC.  As a result, a further reduction in the Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure is deemed to be required and will be implemented immediately.  A repair plan is currently being developed, and any new information will be communicated when available.  All of this work is part of TransCanada's ongoing maintenance program, aimed at bringing the currently de-rated pipeline back to its full Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure as soon as possible.

Work is also continuing on the Elko 'C' compressor unit.  When the unit becomes available, the ALTBC border receipt capability may increase depending on the progress of the pipeline repairs.

Further updates will be provided via bulletin.  For more information, please contact The Pipe Line at 403.920.PIPE or toll-free at 1.877.920.7473.