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Pembina Advances Project, Highlighting Canadian Midstream Strength

BY | ETF Database
12:51 pm ET 07/09/26 | 6 VIEWS
There are noteworthy updates coming out of Canada for energy infrastructure investors. Pembina Pipeline Corp (PPL) recently reached a positive final investment decision (FID) on its Greenlight Electricity Centre, a C$4.6 billion ($3.2 billion USD) natural gas power plant in Sturgeon County, Alberta. The 932-megawatt facility was developed alongside Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners and Kineticor Asset Management, and will deliver electricity to Meta’s 1-gigawatt Sturgeon County data center under a long-term tolling agreement starting in 2030.Key Takeaways Pembina reached a positive final investment decision on its $4.6 billion Greenlight Electricity Centre. The 932-megawatt power plant will be designed to support a hyperscale data center. The infrastructure project will require approximately 150 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) of natural gas. This immediately establishes a significant long-term source of demand for Western Canadian producers. The Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR ) offers investors exposure to Canadian midstream leaders like Pembina as they capture tech-driven growth opportunities. This milestone marks a significant expansion of project progression within Western Canada’s infrastructure footprint. Analysts expect the plant to require roughly 150 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) of natural gas. This translates into an immediate demand source for regional gas producers. Notably, the provincial government has supported the project, utilizing a framework where hyperscalers build behind-the-meter generation. This relies on dedicated, on-site power generation, to protect the local utility grid from capacity strain.Growth Opportunities in Canadian MidstreamFor investors, this announcement underscores the growth opportunities in natural gas infrastructure, as well as the unique, defensive nature of Canadian midstream companies. Canadian energy infrastructure companies often possess greater asset diversification compared to the U.S. Many operate regulated, utility-like assets that provide highly predictable, long-term fee-based revenue streams. While U.S. peers trade at lower multiples, Canadian corporations tend to command premium valuations while maintaining strong, investment-grade balance sheets. This stable backdrop is particularly attractive for income-oriented advisors navigating commodity price volatility. While the broader sector remains sensitive to fluctuating oil prices, energy infrastructure companies are insulated by long-term, fee-based contracts. The segment is known for offering generous yields, with the Alerian Midstream Energy Select Index yielding 4.5% as of July 8. Investment Vehicles for Energy Infrastructure ExposureAdvisors looking to capture these opportunities can turn to the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR ) and the ALPS Alerian Energy Infrastructure Portfolio (ALEFX). ENFR and ALEFX are based on the Alerian Midstream Energy Select Index, providing exposure to both U.S. and Canadian midstream MLPs and c-corps, including Pembina. Looking for midstream insights in your inbox? Subscribe here to keep a pulse on midstream investing through our weekly updates. For more news, information, and analysis, visit the Energy Infrastructure Content Hub. vettafi.com is owned by VettaFi LLC (“VettaFi”). VettaFi is the index provider for ENFR and ALEFX, for which it receives an index licensing fee. However, ENFR and ALEFX are not issued, sponsored, endorsed, or sold by VettaFi, and VettaFi has no obligation or liability in connection with the issuance, administration, marketing, or trading of ENFR and ALEFX.

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