TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - July 24, 2013) - Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) today announced that it is conducting a binding transportation open season for the Parkway to Albion Pipeline Project, offering firm transportation service on a proposed pipeline from the new Parkway West gate station to a new interconnect at the Albion Road gate station.

The Parkway to Albion Pipeline Project will provide firm transportation capacity of approximately 2,000 TJ/d from Parkway to Albion of which 800 TJ/d will be reserved for Enbridge's distribution customers, and up to 1,200 TJ/d for market access. Service on this segment would commence as early as November 1, 2015.

The project is constituted as part of Enbridge's GTA Project (EB-2012-0451) therein known as Segment A. The GTA project has been advanced in order to meet the demands of customer growth in the Greater Toronto Area and to continue the safe and reliable distribution of natural gas to current and future customers. The open season provides access to diverse natural gas supplies from Niagara and Dawn.

Information packages and bid forms are available online at EnbridgeGas.com/openseason. Inquiries regarding this binding transportation open season can be directed to Ian Macpherson at 416-495-6535 or via email at ian.macpherson@enbridge.com

In order to be considered, all signed bid forms must be received by noon eastern time on September 6, 2013. Bid forms should be emailed or faxed to Ian Macpherson at 416-495-3037 or ian.macpherson@enbridge.com.

About Enbridge Gas Distribution

Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. has a more than 160-year history and is Canada's largest natural gas distribution company. Enbridge Gas Distribution delivers safe, reliable natural gas in more than 100 communities across Ontario and is a leader in promoting energy efficiency programs. It is owned by Enbridge Inc., a Canadian-based leader in energy transportation and distribution and one of the 2013 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations. Enbridge Inc. has been selected as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for 2013 and is one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Enbridge Gas Distribution and its affiliates distribute natural gas to two million customers in Ontario, Quebec, New York State and New Brunswick. For more information, visit www.enbridgegas.com.