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Shaunavon Interconnect Project
Many Islands Pipe Lines (Canada) Limited recently completed the construction of a natural gas line in southwest Saskatchewan. The purpose of the project was to connect MIPL’s existing gas line to the Foothills Pipeline Ltd. System (TC Energy) in the area to increase natural gas supply to the province.
MIPL made an application to the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) for approval for the proposed facilities.
The Section 214 Application Filing for the Shaunavon Interconnect Project can be viewed at:
https://apps.cer-rec.gc.ca/REGDOCS/Item/View/3909978
The CER reviewed the Section 214 Application Filing and approved the project in August 2020. The Letter and Order can be viewed at:
https://apps.cer-rec.gc.ca/REGDOCS/Item/View/3956894
The Section 213 Application Filing for the Shaunavon Interconnect Project can be viewed at:
https://apps.cer-rec.gc.ca/REGDOCS/Item/View/3973080
The CER reviewed the Section 213 Application Filing and approved the project in October 2020. The Letter and Leave to Open can be viewed at:
https://apps.cer-rec.gc.ca/REGDOCS/Item/View/4003716
The new natural gas line began flowing on November 6, 2020.

Please see below for information about the Shaunavon Interconnect Project:
Shaunavon Interconnect Fact Sheet
Shaunavon Interconnect Map
Shaunavon Interconnect Information Package
Shaunavon Interconnect Project Notification

Esther – Smiley MIPL Abandonment
Many Islands Pipe Lines (Canada) Limited is proposing to abandon a 2.7 kilometre section of the Esther – Smiley 219.1 mm O.D. (NPS 8-inch) natural gas line, which is located in both Alberta and Saskatchewan. MIPL will also sell the remaining gas line to TransGas Limited as it will not cross the Alberta-Saskatchewan border.
The Section 241 Application Filing for the Esther – Smiley Abandonment can be viewed at:
Canada Energy Regulator – REGDOCS – C14072 Many Islands Pipe Lines (Canada) Limited – Esther-Smiley Application for Leave to Abandon (cer-rec.gc.ca)
The Section 181 Application Filing for the Esther – Smiley Sale can be viewed at:
Canada Energy Regulator – REGDOCS – C14073 Many Islands Pipe Lines (Canada) Limited – Esther-Smiley Variation and Sale Application (cer-rec.gc.ca)

Pierceland Supply Project
Many Islands Pipe Lines (Canada) Limited (MIPL(C)L) is a federally regulated and wholly owned subsidiary of SaskEnergy Incorporated, a Saskatchewan Crown Corporation. MIP(C)L is proposing to build an approximately 30-kilometre natural gas line from the Nova Gas Transmission Limited (Nova) meter station east of Cherry Grove, AB to the TransGas Limited (TransGas) meter station east of Beacon Hill, SK. Additionally, a new compressor station is proposed to be constructed near the westend of this gas line, within Saskatchewan.
Project Overview
Project Maps
Project Application to CER
Pierceland Supply Project – Commitments Tracking Table

Pierceland Supply Project – Variance Application

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Application Completion Notification
English – Legislated Time Limit and Decision on Process Letter
French – Délai prescript par la loi et décision quant au processu

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English – CER Process Schedule
French – Calendrier relatif au processus de la Régie

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English – Map of Project Area
French – Carte de la zone de projet

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MIPL Indigenous Completion Letter
MIPL Stakeholder Completion Letter

CER Project Approval
Order XG-017-2020
Letter Decision – July 22, 2020
Commission Decision of Condition 12 – Auxiliary and Low Pressure Piping – Exemption from Leave to Open Filing
Leave to Open – Pierceland Supply Project

Stakeholder Notifications for the Pierceland Supply Project
A Proposed Pipeline or Power Line Project: What You Need to Know
Project Overview Map
Application Letter
Notice of Filing Letter
Stakeholder Letter
Variance Applications Approval

Supplemental Filing Letter
Supplemental Filing Letter #2
Supplemental Filing Letter #3
Supplemental Filing Letter #4
Many Islands Pipe Lines (Canada) Limited (MIPL(C)L) – Variance Application
Many Islands Pipe Lines (Canada) Limited (MIPL(C)L) – Pipeline Variance Application
Many Islands Pipe Lines (Canada) Limited (MIPL(C)L) – Variance Application Filing Manual Checklist
Reply to Comments of Interested Parties
Updated Project Route Map
Brochure – Information for Proposed Power Pipeline and Power Line Project
Section 322 Notice Example
Engagement Policy for MIPL Projects
CER Brochures and Review Process Information
Pierceland Application Part 5- Engagement Process