ENBRIDGE PIPELINES (VIRDEN) INC.

Proposed NGL Injection Station and

Connecting Pipeline
06-20-09-28 W1M to 03-20-09-28 W1M
Near Cromer, Manitoba

Manitoba Innovation, Energy and Mines

Project Application
Date: June 29th, 2011

Table of Contents
1. Background ......................................................................... 1
2. Applicant Information ......................................................... 1
2.1
2.2

Technical Qualifications ....................................................................................... 1

Financial Qualifications ........................................................................................ 1

3. Project Need ....................................................................... 2

4. Facility Description .............................................................. 2
4.1
4.2
4.3

Facility Survey Plan ............................................................................................... 2

Plot Plans .............................................................................................................. 2
Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) ............................................................................. 3

5. Pipeline Description ............................................................ 4

5.1 Physical Description ............................................................................................. 4
5.1.1 Survey and Legal Description ........................................................................ 4
5.1.2 Substance Description .................................................................................. 4
5.1.3 Proposed Pipeline Construction ................................................................... 5
5.1.4 Pipeline Operation ........................................................................................ 5
5.2 Pipeline Safety Systems........................................................................................ 6
5.2.1 Corrosion Control .......................................................................................... 6
5.2.2 Leak Detection and Emergency Shutdowns ................................................. 6

6. Landowner and Occupant Consultations .............................. 6

7. Environment, Health and Safety .........................................12
7.1
7.2
7.3

Air Emissions Summary ...................................................................................... 12

Environmental Plan ............................................................................................ 12
Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ........................................................................ 12

8. Other Approvals .................................................................13

List of Appendices
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Appendix F

Preliminary Facility and Pipeline Right of Way Survey Plan

Proposed Facility Plot Plan
Proposed Facility Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
Summary of Vessel Manufacturer, Design and Registration
Information
Typical Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Laboratory Analysis
Pipeline Schematic and Typical Profile and Cross-Sections of Road,
Stream and Utility Crossings

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1. Background
Enbridge Pipeline (Virden) Inc. (EPVI) is proposing to build, own and operate the
following facilities:

A natural gas liquids (NGL) injection station at a new site located at 06-20-09-28
W1M, approximately 3 km north of the Village of Cromer along Hwy. #256; and,

A 6 diameter pipeline that is approximately 700 m in length originating at the

Facility in 06-20-09-28 W1M and terminating at the existing Enbridge Westspur
Cromer NGL lease 03-20-09-28 W1M.
This document will serve as an application to the Manitoba Innovation, Energy and
Mines Petroleum Branch to seek approval for the above noted facilities. The
application was prepared in accordance with the following acts and regulations:

Section 75(1) of the Drilling and Production Regulations and Section 111 of the
Oil and Gas Act (applicable to the proposed pump station facility); and,

Section 149 (2) of the Oil and Gas Act (applicable to the proposed pipeline).
This document provides detailed information regarding the applicant, Enbridge Pipeline
(Virden) Inc.; detailed plans and information regarding the proposed Facility and
pipeline; a summary of landowner and occupant correspondence and approvals; and, a
summary of other approvals and permits being applied for concurrently.

2. Applicant Information
Enbridge Pipeline (Virden) Inc. (EPVI) is a subsidiary of Enbridge Pipeline (Saskatchewan)
Inc. (EPSI). EPSI owns and operates crude oil and liquids pipeline systems in
Southeastern Saskatchewan and Southwestern Manitoba, comprised of approximately
356 km of trunk line and approximately 1,900 km of crude oil and liquids gathering
system pipeline and related terminals and storage facilities. The crude oil and natural
gas liquids are transported to Cromer, Manitoba and from there to Eastern Canada and
the United States via connecting pipeline systems.

2.1

Technical Qualifications

The EPSI Gathering System was built in 1955 to transport Crude Oil and Natural Gas
Liquids to Eastern markets. EPSI has many years of experience designing and operating
pipeline facilities in a safe and efficient manner.

2.2

Financial Qualifications

Enbridge Saskatchewan is part of Enbridge Income Fund Holding Inc. (EIFH). EIFH is
underpinned by a 50% interest in the Alliance Canada Pipeline (Alliance Canada), a 100%

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interest in Enbridge Pipelines (Saskatchewan) Inc. (EPSI) and Green Power assets which
include a 50% interest in NRGreen and interests in three wind power projects in
Western Canada.

3. Project Need
The proposed Facility and associated Pipeline allows EPVI to collect NGLs from Provident
and other producers or midstream companies in the area around Cromer, Manitoba and
deliver them to existing Enbridge Pipelines Inc. (EPI) pipeline systems to fractionation
facilities in Ontario and eventually on to markets in Canada and the US.
The proposed injection facility located at 06-20-09-28 W1M was chosen so that it was in
close proximity to Provincial Hwy #256 and the existing EPI Cromer Terminal.

4. Facility Description
A summary of the overall function of the Facility and the major equipment that will be
required at the proposed Facility is outlined below. The purpose of this facility is to
boost the pressure for NGL liquids from third parties and then tie into the existing
Enbridge pipeline systems.
Major equipment at the Facility will include two booster pumps, one flare knockout
drum and flare stack. Other smaller equipment will include NGL volume measurement
instruments, back pressure control valves and an MCC/Control Building. The facility will
be fenced and secured at all times with access granted only to authorized personnel by
way of a key-lock access system.
Detailed information regarding the Facility and associated equipment are provided in
the following sections. Note that the information provided below may be refined
through the course of detailed engineering and regulatory reviews.

4.1

Facility Survey Plan

A survey plan outlining the proposed Facility area and other facilities and infrastructure
in the surrounding area is provided in Appendix A.

4.2

Plot Plans

A proposed Facility plot plan is provided in Appendix B. Key features of the proposed
Facility layout include:

Utilization of an existing approach from Hwy. #256 and existing access road.

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A fenced lease approximately 215m x 135m in size.

Two booster pumps will be installed in an open air skid.

One MCC building will house the MCC and control equipment.

Flare system including flare knockout drum and flare stack will be installed to
handle PSV relief and maintenance activities.

Equipment spacing will meet the minimum distance requirements outlined in the
Table of Minimum Distance Requirements from the Drilling and Production
Regulations of the Oil and Gas Act within the fenced area. In addition, Enbridge
equipment spacing requirements will be met and addressed.

One pig launching facility to allow for pigging of the proposed pipeline outlined
in Section 5 below.

One pig receiving facility to allow for pigging of third party pipeline.

The entire site will be secured with a fence and a sliding main gate accessible by
authorized personnel only using a key-lock system. Three man gates c/w panic
hardware will also be installed.

4.3

Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)

A copy of the proposed Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) is provided in Appendix C. Key
pieces of equipment outlined on the PFDs include:
Vessel

Flare Knockout Drum A horizontal flare knockout drum will be installed in the
flare header and will be 0.6m in diameter and 1.8m in length.
A summary of detailed vessel information is provided in Appendix D.
Pumps

NGL Booster Pumps 2 x 100% redundant pumps, designed to boost the NGL
pressure from the third party pipeline and then inject through the proposed
700m pipeline at a rate of between 200 and 300 m3/hr.

Meter

A mass flow meter will be installed at this pump station to measure the flow rate
resulting from the pump control systems and to balance the pipelines for leak
detection purposes.

Pressure Relief Valves (PSVs) and ESDVs

Necessary PSVs and ESDVs and the relief pressure set points required for safe
operation of the facility are identified on the PFDs

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Piping and Valves

Aboveground piping is designed as per the most stringent of ASME B31.3 piping,
CSA Z662 and Enbridge piping specification.

Miscellaneous Facilities

Flare Stack Flare stack will be approximately 3 inches in diameter and 40 feet
high and will be equipped with a continuous spark ignition system.

Pigging Facilities One pig launcher and subsequent receiver barrel/trap will be
equipped to allow pigging operation of new 700 m pipeline. One pig receiver
barrel will be equipped to allow pigging operation of the third party (Provident)
pipeline.

5. Pipeline Description
5.1

Physical Description

EPVI is proposing to construct an NPS 6 inch pipeline to transport the NGL from the
proposed injection station to the existing NGL custody transfer point for Enbridge
Pipelines Inc. (EPI) Cromer Terminal. For the purpose of this application the proposed
pipeline would originate at the proposed injection station in 6-20-09-28 W1M and
would terminate at the Enbridge Westspur NGL lease in 03-20-09-28 W1M. The
pipeline will be approximately 700m in total length.
Additional details regarding the pipeline construction and operation are provided
below.
5.1.1
Survey and Legal Description
The proposed pipeline will originate at the proposed EPVI pump station 6-20-09-28
W1M and will terminate at the existing Enbridge Westspur NGL lease located at 03-2009-28 W1M. The survey of the proposed pipeline route is provided in Appendix A and
includes the location of all roads and plans in proximity to the pipeline right of way.
5.1.2
Substance Description
The proposed pipeline will carry natural gas liquids (NGLs). Natural gas liquids (NGLs)
are the hydrocarbon liquids contained within natural gas. NGLs are extracted from the
natural gas stream at extraction plants and have a higher value when they have been
separated out from the natural gas stream. Raw NGL is processed at fractionation
facilities into the following primary components:

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Ethane (C2), is used by the petrochemical industry to produce ethylene and

polyethylene, which are the building blocks for plastics and other materials.

Propane (C3), is primarily used for residential heating and agricultural crop
drying.

Butane (C4), is either blended with condensate for use as a diluent in Alberta, or
sold into U.S. markets.

Condensate (C5), is used by heavy oil producers as diluents to decrease the

viscosity of bitumen and heavy oil, to enable them to flow through pipelines.
A typical analysis for the NGL that will be transported in the pipeline is provided in
Appendix E. It is worth noting that the percentage of individual hydrocarbon
constituents (i.e., ethane, propane, butane, etc.) can vary seasonally and by customer.
5.1.3
Proposed Pipeline Construction
The total length of the pipeline will be approximately 700 m and will include two
Enbridge mainline (EPI) crossings. In addition, a pig launcher will be installed at the
proposed injection station 06-20-09-28 W1M and a pig receiver will be installed at the
existing Enbridge Westspur NGL lease located at 03-20-09-28 W1M. A schematic of the
pipe configuration as well as a typical profile and cross-section of the pipeline
installation for pipeline crossings is provided in Appendix F. Where possible, the
pipeline will be trenched using generally accepted installation practices with the
pipeline having a minimum depth of cover of 1.5 m, while at pipeline crossings, the
pipeline will be bored. EPVI will acquire the necessary crossing agreements and ensure
that there is a minimum of 0.3 m cover between the crossing utilities.
The pipeline is proposed to be constructed of NPS 6 inch diameter steel pipe.
Specifically, the pipe will be 168.3 mm (outside diameter) x 4.8 mm Wall Thickness
(W.T.) and will be constructed of Grade 359 Category II, YJ-1 coated steel pipe per CSA
Regulation Z245.1 Steel Line Pipe. The pipeline will be designed for 4,960 kPag
maximum operating pressure. The pipeline will be hydro-tested at 6,200 kPag (1.25 x
MOP) for a duration of 4 hours of strength test and 4 hours of leak test as outlined in
CSA Guideline Z662-07 Oil & Gas Pipeline Systems.
5.1.4
Pipeline Operation
The proposed pipeline is expected to operate at a rate between 200 m3/hr and 300
m3/hr. The pipeline will be continuously flooded with product, but will only operate
when the NGL shipping window is available at the EPI Cromer Terminal. The pipeline is
expected to operate once every 4 to 5 days and will typically be flowing for a period of 4
to 8 hours at a time.

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5.2

Pipeline Safety Systems

5.2.1
Corrosion Control
The pipeline will be externally coated with Shaw Yellow Jacket (YJ-1) and all girth welds
will be coated using cold applied bituminous tape. In addition, cathodic protection will
be provided by the rectifier system currently installed at the Enbridge Westspur NGL
lease located at 03-20-09-28 W1M. The proposed corrosion control system will comply
with Clause 9.0 of CSA Guideline Z662-07 Oil & Gas Pipeline Systems.
5.2.2
Leak Detection and Emergency Shutdowns
EPVI intends to have a robust leak prevention and detection system in place along with
an Emergency Shutdown plan for the pipeline. The proposed plan will include the
following:

Pigging of the pipeline at regular intervals to remove any build up of potentially

corrosive material on the pipeline

Smart pigging of the pipeline at regular intervals to identify any potential

weaknesses in the pipeline

Mass flow meters at either end of the pipeline along with leak detection
software (ATMOS license) to monitor for any loss of product in the pipeline, as
per the requirements of CSA Z662

Pressure Indicating Transmitters (PITs) to track any unexpected pressure loss in

the pipeline
This information will be used to plan maintenance, automatically shutdown the pipeline
and/or alert the Control Room operators of abnormal situations.

6. Landowner and Occupant Consultations

The consultation program for this Project was designed and implemented to ensure all
potentially affected parties were engaged and provided with detailed and timely information
respecting the Project. In addition, the consultation program was designed to ensure that
impacted stakeholders had an opportunity to meet in person with an Enbridge Virden
representative to discuss the Project details, answer their questions, and address any potential
concerns.
DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONSULTATION PROGRAM
Through experience gained from other projects in the area, the anticipated impacts on
stakeholders were identified and assessed to determine expected levels and areas of public

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interest in the Project. Enbridge Virden also took into account the nature and type of work to be
undertaken as part of the construction and operation of the Project. An appropriate
consultation program was then designed. The following is a list of the drivers that influenced the
design of the consultation program:

As the Project work and new pipeline construction proposed are modest in scope
and will occur adjacent to the existing Cromer Terminal, the nature, magnitude and
potential impacts associated with the Project are not expected to be extensive or
long-lasting.
The Projects impacts with respect to construction noise, dust, traffic, and
disruptions due to equipment movement are expected to be low. There will be an
increase in noise arising from construction activities but it will cease immediately
upon construction completion. The operation of the injection station will not result
in a noticeable increase in noise above that which is currently being generated by
the Cromer Terminal operations.
At any given time, the work force on site will not exceed fifteen people and there is
on-site parking within the Cromer Terminal to accommodate all constructionrelated vehicles. The Project will have a negligible impact on local infrastructure
(such as roads, power utilities, water, and solid waste facilities) and on local services
(such as accommodation, recreation, emergency and health care).
The construction crews would be working no more than six days a week, during
daylight hours; the construction window would be between six and eight weeks.
Enbridge has typically had positive relationships with local landowners and regional
stakeholders.
There is a significant amount of oil and gas development taking place in this area,
which means the landowners are sensitized to development of this nature.

STAKEHOLDER GROUPS CONSULTED & METHOD OF CONSULTATION

The following stakeholders have been identified by Enbridge Virden as being potentially affected
by the Project:
DIRECTLY IMPACTED LANDOWNER
There is one landowner on whose property the Project is to be constructed.
Enbridge Virden has and will continue to consult personally with this
landowner and will obtain an Easement Agreement.
PRIMARY STAKEHOLDER GROUPS

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Landowners and Tenants within a 1.5 km radius of the injection station construction
activities
Project information packages were hand delivered to landowners and tenants
within the 1.5 km radius of the injection station.
Note: Because the length of the proposed pipeline is only 0.7 km, there were no new
stakeholders identified within a 0.5 km radius of the length of the pipeline who were not
already included in the 1.5 km radius of the injection station. In addition, the Chief
Petroleum Engineer of the Manitoba Petroleum Branch confirmed that Enbridge Virden
was not required to consult with stakeholders within a 1.5 km radius of the end point of
the 0.7 km pipeline, as this is the point at which the pipeline will be connected into an
existing Enbridge Westspur NGL Facility.
OTHER STAKEHOLDERS GROUPS
RM of Pipestone
Mailed copies of the Project information packages (same packages that were
sent to landowners and tenants).
The RM has also signed a letter of non-objection to the Project on May 24, 2011.
Enbridge representatives briefly acknowledged the Project during a
presentation made to the RM Council members during their June 9 Council
meeting.
The scope and location of the work associated with the project is not anticipated to
affect any Aboriginal groups, nor to affect the exercising of Aboriginal or Treaty rights.
Although not required for this project, Enbridge carries out Aboriginal consultation
programs for its proposed projects where applicable to facilitate a shared understanding
of mutual interests and potential project effects, and to develop appropriate courses of
action. Appropriate notification and consultation also support achievement of our
corporate policies and principles as set out in Enbridges Aboriginal and Native American
Peoples Policy and the companys Corporate Social Responsibility Policy, as well as helps
to ensure our compliance with regulatory requirements and expectations.

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SUMMARY OF COMPLETED ACTIVITIES & RESULTS

ACTIVITY

Telephone
conversation with
Directly Impacted
Landowner

TIMING 2011

Completed May
24, 2011
Completed
Email with
Project location
details June 1,
2011

DETAILS

ISSUES AND/OR CONCERNS RAISED

Enbridge Virden Land Agent had a

phone conversation with the
landowner regarding the
proposed Project (the landowner
currently lives out of province).

The landowner has no issues with Project

During the phone conversation

the Land Agent provided details
regarding the location of Project
work and followed-up with an
email containing a map with
location details.
Compensation was also discussed
and agreed upon.

Mid-July

The Easement Agreement is

expected to be signed in mid-July
when the landowner will be in

ENBRIDGE VIRDEN RESPONSE

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ACTIVITY

TIMING 2011

DETAILS

ISSUES AND/OR CONCERNS RAISED

ENBRIDGE VIRDEN RESPONSE

Manitoba.
Received Written
Project approval
from the RM of
Pipestone

Competed

Face-To-Face Visit
with all landowners
and tenants within
a 1.5 km radius of
the Project
injection station

Completed

May 24, 2011

Week of June 13

On May 17 a Project information

package was sent to the RM of
Pipestone for their approval. The
RM signed-off on the Project at
their May 24 Council meeting.

No issues were identified

Land agents hand delivered

Project information packages to
discuss the Project details, answer
questions, and address any
potential concerns.

There was one landowner that Enbridge

Virden was unable to meet face-to-face.
Land agents left two telephone
messages, and attempted to meet the
landowner at his home. A Project
information package was left at the door
step of this landowners home.

Enbridge Virden has made all

reasonable attempts to meet with
this landowner in person, but has not
had any success. As Enbridge Virden
has left a Project information
package at this landowners
residence, we believe this landowner
has been adequately notified
regarding the Project. Should this
landowner contact Enbridge Virden,
we are committed to responding in a

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ACTIVITY

TIMING 2011

DETAILS

ISSUES AND/OR CONCERNS RAISED

ENBRIDGE VIRDEN RESPONSE

timely manner.
It should also be noted that while this
landowner farms the quarter section
that falls within the 1.5 km radius, he
does not reside on this parcel of land.

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7. Environment, Health and Safety

7.1

Air Emissions Summary

The NGL processed at the proposed Facility is expected to be sweet; therefore, air
dispersion modeling was not required for the proposed Facility or associated pipeline.
As hydrogen sulfide (H2S) will not be present, odorous vapours are not expected to be
emitted during normal operations.
In order to prevent releases of hydrocarbon vapours, EPVI is proposing to install a flare
stack at the facility. EPVI is committed to reducing emergency flaring events through
sound engineering design practices, process safety management and prudent operating
practices. However, flaring events may still be required in certain circumstances as
outlined below:
During maintenance activities to ensure workers are not exposed to hazardous
conditions
Emergency pressure relief flaring in the event of high pressure in the piping
systems resulting from a blocked valve or other non-routine event

7.2

Environmental Plan

EPVI will utilize company manuals (Environmental Guidelines for Construction, Waste
Management Plan, and Vegetation Management Plan) and procedures (Operating and
Maintenance Procedures) to develop this project in an environmentally responsible
manner. Relevant topics included in our documents include, but not are limited to:

7.3

Site and right of way access

Erosion and silt control

Topsoil salvage

Pipeline installation techniques

Trench water management

Vegetation, habitat, and wildlife protection measures

Environmental inspection

Reclamation

Spill reporting

Emergency mitigation procedures

Emergency Response Plan (ERP)

A site-specific Emergency Response Plan (ERP) will be developed for the operation of
the facility and will address spills and other emergencies in accordance with the Drilling

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and Production Regulation (Section 104). The ERP will include the following key pieces
of information:

A description of the emergency response, including notification procedures;

Map highlighting water-covered areas, spill control points, access roads,

municipal and industrial water supply intakes, pipelines, wells and other oil and
gas facilities;

Equipment available for containing spills and recovering any lost fluid including
the location of such equipment;

Procedure respecting any spill that could occur on the site, including
containment, recovery, and clean-up of the spill;

Policies respecting the safety of workers at the site of the spill; and,

The duties of personnel in an emergency response or a training exercise.

8. Other Approvals
In addition to the Petroleum Branch approval, EPVI is either concurrently seeking or
intends to seek the additional approvals and permits outlined below.
Manitoba Conservation
Manitoba Conservation has indicated that an Environmental License will be included for
the entire project, including the provident portion. However, they have also indicated
that no additional information from EPVI.
Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation
EPVI intends to notify Manitoba County roads and obtain approval if required.
Other Utilities and Right of Ways
EPVI intends to notify and obtain crossing agreements for all registered utilities and
existing rights of way.
Affected Municipalities
Although the pipeline and proposed Facility are not located within 1.5 kilometers of any
urban municipality, EPVI intends to notify the RM of Pipestone where the proposed
facilities will be located.
Department of Municipal Affairs, Culture and Housing (Heritage Branch)

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Should any archeological sites along the pipeline right of way be identified through
desktop reviews of available information, EPVI will seek the necessary approvals to
install the proposed pipeline.

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Appendix A
Preliminary Facility and Pipeline
Right of Way Survey Plan

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Appendix B
Proposed Facility Plot Plan

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Appendix C
Proposed Facility Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)

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Appendix D
Summary of Vessel
Information

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Appendix E
Typical Natural Gas Liquid (NGL)
Laboratory Analysis

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Appendix F
Pipeline Schematic and Typical Profile and
Cross-Sections of Pipeline and Utility Crossings