TransCanada is now operator of Northern Border Pipeline Company. The change became effective April 1, just under a year after TC Pipelines, LP acquired an additional 20 per cent general partnership interest in the system. TC PipeLines, LP now owns 50 per cent of Northern Border.

Northern Border Pipeline Company provides its shippers access to markets in the Midwest through interconnecting pipeline facilities, as well as direct access to Chicago markets. Northern Border Pipeline shippers can arrange transportation with third parties to provide access beyond Chicago to markets throughout the United States.

Northern Border Pipeline’s system consists of 2,010 kilometers (1,249 miles) of pipeline with diameters ranging from 30 inches to 42 inches and a design capacity of 2,374 MMcf/d. Along Northern Border Pipeline’s system are 16 compressor stations with a total of 499,000 horsepower, measurement facilities to support the receipt and delivery of gas at various points, four field offices and a microwave communication system with 50 tower sites.

For more information on Northern Border, visit TransCanada’s website.