The Alberta Energy Regulator allowed Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. to build and operate its planned Pipestone Montney sour deep-cut gas processing complex in Alberta.

The Pipestone plant, near Grande Prairie, would be capable of processing about 100 MMcf/d of natural gas. The project's capacity is 80% contracted as of Oct. 1. It is expected to begin service in mid-2019, according to an Oct. 18 news release.

Tidewater Midstream is a Calgary, Alberta-based company focused in natural gas and NGL gathering, processing and transportation.