ALLIANCE PIPELINE INCREASES EFFICIENCY/REDUCES EMISSIONS.

In 2006, the U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) granted a special permit to enable Alliance Pipeline to increase the maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP) on its 36-inch pipeline. On December 16, 2007 the company safely and successfully completed the third and final phase of the pressure increase from 1740 psi to the approved 1935 psi. Each phase involved extensive engineering and technical analysis, additional pipeline safety and integrity surveys and approval from PHMSA. The increase in pressure enhances operating efficiency by reducing compressor fuel consumption, which lowers green house gas emissions and costs of transporting natural gas on the Alliance Pipeline system.

The increased MAOP is consistent with the engineering basis used on the Canadian portion of the Alliance Pipeline system and other international safety standards. The special permit was approved following a rigorous technical review by PHMSA, in which the company demonstrated that even at a higher operating pressure, pipeline safety will be maintained and the integrity of the system will be enhanced through increased maintenance, inspection, monitoring, control and reporting standards to levels that exceed existing regulatory requirements.

"At a time when North American energy needs are increasing, this special permit enables Alliance to more effectively utilize our existing system to address the need, rather than building new infrastructure," said Mike McGonagill, Alliance Pipeline's chief operating officer. "We applaud the regulators for their foresight, cooperation and diligence."

As one of North America's newest and most technologically advanced pipeline system, Alliance Pipeline has incorporated 50 years of best practices into the pipeline design and operation and was built to higher standards than the majority of pipelines currently in operation. Alliance Pipeline is the first US system to operate at 80% of the specified minimum yield strength (SMYS) under a special permit. "The process and issuance of the special permit has redefined the standards for the industry. Newer systems can operate more efficiently at increased pressures and are held accountable to higher standards," said Mike McGonagill. Current U.S. regulations typically allow operation up to 72% of SMYS.

About Alliance Pipeline:

Alliance Pipeline L.P. ("Alliance U.S.A.") owns the U.S. portion of the Alliance Pipeline system. Alliance U.S.A. is owned 50 percent each by affiliates of Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE:ENB and Fort Chicago Energy Partners L.P. (TSX: FCE.UN).

Alliance Pipeline Limited Partnership ("Alliance Canada") owns the Canadian portion of the Alliance Pipeline system. Alliance Canada is owned 50 percent each by affiliates of Enbridge Income Fund (TSX: ENF.UN) and Fort Chicago Energy Partners L.P. (TSX: FCE.UN).

For more information, call 952/983-1003 or visit http://www.alliance-pipeline.com.