TC Energy announces US$0.8 billion WR Project

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TC Energy has approved its WR Project with a capital investment of approximately US$0.8 billion. This initiative aims to enhance the reliability of the ANR Pipeline system, increase natural gas capacity by up to 157,000 dekatherms per day, and reduce CO₂e emissions by about 30,000 metric tons annually. The project, which includes the installation of electric motor compressors, is set to enhance infrastructure sustainably and is expected to be operational in the fourth quarter of 2025.

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• Approval of the WR Project with a capital investment of approximately US$0.8 billion.
• Increase in natural gas capacity by up to 157,000 dekatherms per day, addressing energy demand in the Midwest.
• Expected reduction of CO2e emissions by around 30,000 metric tons per year.
• Long-term firm transportation agreements secured to meet energy demand.

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• None.

HOUSTON, Nov. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- News Release – TC Energy Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) (TC Energy) announced today that it has approved its WR Project (the Project), a set of projects anticipated to constitute a total capital investment of approximately US$0.8 billion. The Project is designed to increase base system reliability and expand an existing portion of the ANR Pipeline Company (ANR) system to serve markets in the midwestern U.S., while lowering emissions by approximately 30,000 metric tons CO₂e (carbon dioxide equivalent) per year – the equivalent to removing more than 6,500 passenger vehicles from the road annually.

By expanding its system, ANR will be able to provide up to an incremental 157,000 dekatherms per day of natural gas capacity to local area distribution and electric generation companies in markets that have recently announced significant coal fired and vintage gas generation retirements. ANR has secured long-term firm transportation agreements to meet energy demand in the Midwest, which helped support TC Energy's approval of the Project. The Project’s facilities include, in part, the installation of electric motor compressors with fuel switching capabilities for additional reliability to replace existing natural gas-powered compressor units along ANR’s system.

“The electrification of horsepower for the Project is expected to result in approximately 43 percent reduction in carbon dioxide equivalent emissions at the source with full utilization of the electric drive units — consistent with TC Energy’s approach to optimize our existing footprint with more sustainable infrastructure while improving reliability and organically growing our business along our existing corridor,” said François Poirier, TC Energy’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

Planned further conversion of natural gas to electric motor compressors in the coming years is expected to continue the trend of minimizing emissions from our natural gas transmission and storage facilities.

The WR Project is expected to be brought in service in the fourth quarter of 2025.

About TC Energy
We are a vital part of everyday life — delivering the energy millions of people rely on to power their lives in a sustainable way. Thanks to a safe, reliable network of natural gas and liquids pipelines, along with power generation and storage facilities, wherever life happens — we’re there. Guided by our core values of safety, innovation, responsibility, collaboration and integrity, our 7,500 people make a positive difference in the communities where we operate across Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.

TC Energy’s common shares trade on the Toronto (TSX) and New York (NYSE) stock exchanges under the symbol TRP. To learn more, visit us at TCEnergy.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
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FAQ

What is the WR Project approved by TC Energy (TRP)?

The WR Project is an initiative approved by TC Energy involving a capital investment of approximately US$0.8 billion aimed at enhancing the ANR Pipeline system's reliability and capacity.

How much is TC Energy investing in the WR Project?

TC Energy is investing approximately US$0.8 billion in the WR Project.

When is the WR Project expected to be operational?

The WR Project is expected to be operational in the fourth quarter of 2025.

How much natural gas capacity will the WR Project add?

The WR Project will add up to 157,000 dekatherms per day of natural gas capacity.

What is the expected reduction in emissions from the WR Project?

The WR Project is expected to reduce CO2e emissions by approximately 30,000 metric tons annually.