ENBRIDGE AWARDED RIGHT TO ADVANCE ALBERTA CARBON HUB

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Enbridge has been authorized by the Government of Alberta to develop a carbon dioxide (CO₂) sequestration hub near Edmonton. The Open Access Wabamun Carbon Hub will support carbon capture projects in collaboration with Capital Power and Lehigh Cement, aiming to prevent nearly 4 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions starting as early as 2025. The project will co-develop facilities with Indigenous partners, fostering job creation and economic growth while advancing Alberta’s emissions reduction goals.

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• Awarded right to develop the Open Access Wabamun Carbon Hub, enhancing environmental initiatives.
• Projected to avoid nearly 4 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
• Collaboration with Capital Power and Lehigh Cement, indicating strong partnerships.
• Co-development with Indigenous partners promoting job creation and local economic growth.

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Enbridge to conduct evaluations and testing in the Wabamun area west of Edmonton to ensure safe and permanent carbon sequestration

CALGARY, AB, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Today, the Government of Alberta announced that Enbridge (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) has been awarded the right to pursue development of a carbon dioxide (CO₂) sequestration hub west of Edmonton, Alberta. Enbridge is developing the Open Access Wabamun Carbon Hub (the Hub) to support near-term carbon capture projects being advanced by project partners Capital Power Corporation (Capital Power) and Lehigh Cement, a division of Lehigh Hanson Materials Limited (Lehigh Cement).

"We are excited to take this next step in developing the Open Access Wabamun Carbon Hub in Alberta," said Enbridge's Colin Gruending, Executive Vice President and President, Liquids Pipelines. "We commend the Government of Alberta for moving quickly on launching a world-class carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) industry in the province. We look forward to working with project partners Capital Power and Lehigh Cement, along with our local Indigenous partners, to advance the Hub, creating jobs and economic growth, and helping Alberta and Canada meet emissions reduction goals."

The Hub and associated carbon capture projects being advanced by Capital Power and Lehigh Cement represent an opportunity to avoid nearly 4 million tonnes of atmospheric CO₂ emissions with phased in-service dates starting as early as 2025. Once built, the Hub will be among the largest integrated CCS projects in the world and can be scaled to meet the needs of other nearby industrial emitters.

The Hub's carbon transportation and sequestration facilities will be co-developed and ultimately co-owned with local Indigenous partners, including the First Nations Capital Investment Partnership (comprised of Alexander First Nation, Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, Enoch Cree Nation and Paul First Nation) and the Lac Ste. Anne Métis Community.

 Forward-Looking Information

Forward-looking information, or forward-looking statements, have been included in this news release to provide information about Enbridge Inc. ("Enbridge" or the "Company") and its subsidiaries and affiliates, including management's assessment of Enbridge and its subsidiaries' future plans and operations. This information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as ''anticipate'', ''expect'', ''project'', ''estimate'', ''forecast'', ''plan'', ''intend'', ''target'', ''believe'', "likely" and similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. Forward-looking information or statements in this news release include statements with respect to Enbridge's proposed Open Access Wabamun Carbon Hub, including the characteristics, benefits and in-service date thereof, the evaluation agreement with the Government of Alberta, and the project's partners, including local Indigenous partners.

Although Enbridge believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable based on the information available on the date such statements are made and processes used to prepare the information, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and readers are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements. By their nature, these statements involve a variety of assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, levels of activity and achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Assumptions regarding the expected supply of and demand for crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids and renewable energy, and the prices of these commodities, are material to and underlie all forward-looking statements, as they may impact current and future levels of demand for the Company's services. Similarly, energy transition, including the drivers and pace thereof, the COVID-19 pandemic, exchange rates, inflation and interest rates impact the economies and business environments in which the Company operates and may impact levels of demand for the Company's services and cost of inputs, and are therefore inherent in all forward-looking statements. Due to the interdependencies and correlation of these macroeconomic factors, the impact of any one assumption on a forward-looking statement cannot be determined with certainty. The most relevant assumptions associated with forward-looking statements on announced projects and projects under construction, including estimated in-service dates and the realization of anticipated benefits, include the following: the impact of litigation and government, regulatory and stakeholder actions and approvals on construction and in-service schedules; the availability and price of labour and construction materials; the effects of inflation and foreign exchange rates on labour and material costs; the effects of interest rates on borrowing costs; technology-related matters; and the impact of weather.

Enbridge's forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to those risks and uncertainties discussed in this news release and in the Company's other filings with Canadian and United States securities regulators. The impact of any one risk, uncertainty or factor on a particular forward-looking statement is not determinable with certainty as these are interdependent and Enbridge's future course of action depends on management's assessment of all information available at the relevant time. Except to the extent required by applicable law, Enbridge assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made in this news release or otherwise, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, attributable to Enbridge or persons acting on the Company's behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.

About Enbridge Inc.

Enbridge Inc. is a leading North American energy infrastructure company. We safely and reliably deliver the energy people need and want to fuel quality of life. Our core businesses include Liquids Pipelines, which transports approximately 30 percent of the crude oil produced in North America; Gas Transmission and Midstream, which transports approximately 20 percent of the natural gas consumed in the U.S.; Gas Distribution and Storage, which serves approximately 3.9 million retail customers in Ontario and Quebec; and Renewable Power Generation, which owns approximately 1,766 MW (net) in renewable power generation capacity in North America and Europe. The Company's common shares trade on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol ENB. For more information, visit www.enbridge.com

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Enbridge's Open Access Wabamun Carbon Hub?

The Hub aims to support carbon capture projects and reduce CO₂ emissions by nearly 4 million tonnes.

When is the expected in-service date for the Wabamun Carbon Hub?

Phased in-service dates are anticipated to begin as early as 2025.

Who are Enbridge's partners in developing the Wabamun Carbon Hub?

Enbridge is partnering with Capital Power and Lehigh Cement, along with local Indigenous partners.

What are the potential economic impacts of the Wabamun Carbon Hub?

The project is expected to create jobs and contribute to economic growth in Alberta.

Which government authorized Enbridge to develop the CO₂ sequestration hub?

The Government of Alberta granted Enbridge the right to pursue this development.