Enbridge(US:ENB) The Motley Foolยท2025-11-10 09:21Core Viewpoint - Enbridge is positioned to continue its long-standing history of dividend growth, supported by a robust pipeline of expansion projects and a strong cash flow outlook [1][10]. Expansion Projects - Enbridge has added CA$7 billion ($5 billion) in new expansion projects in 2023, increasing its total expansion backlog to CA$35 billion ($24.9 billion) [3]. - Key projects include: - Southern Illinois Connector: $500 million investment for 100,000 barrels per day capacity by 2028 [4]. - Canyon System Pipeline: $300 million investment to support BP's Kaskida development by 2029 [4]. - Gas storage expansions: $500 million investment in Egan and Moss Bluff facilities from 2028 to 2033 [4]. - Algonquin Gas Transmission: $300 million enhancement for gas delivery to Northeastern U.S. by 2029 [4]. - Eiger Express Pipeline: New gas pipeline approved for 2028 [4]. - Pelican Carbon Dioxide Hub: $300 million investment in carbon capture and storage by 2029 [4]. Future Growth Potential - Enbridge is advancing projects that could add 150,000 barrels per day of oil capacity by 2027 and another 250,000 barrels per day by the end of the decade [5]. - The company is pursuing over $4 billion in opportunities to expand its gas utility franchise, focusing on 60 projects to supply gas to power generation and data centers [6]. - Additional expansions in gas transmission systems are being explored to meet growing demand from LNG export terminals along the U.S. Gulf Coast [7]. Renewable Energy Investments - Enbridge is investing approximately $2 billion to build 1.4 gigawatts (GW) of new solar energy facilities, expected to be operational by 2027 [8]. - The company has over 1.5 GW of additional renewable projects in development to support future energy needs [8]. Financial Outlook - The ongoing expansion projects are expected to support a 5% compound annual cash flow per share growth after next year, which aligns with the company's dividend growth strategy [3][9].