8-K

ENBRIDGE INC 8-K Report (Nov 1, 2011)

Filed November 1, 2011For Securities:ENBENBMFEBBGFEBRGFEBRZFENBGFENBRFENFFFEBGEFENBFFENBHFENBNFENBOFENBSFEBBNFENNPF

Summary

This Form 6-K filing from Enbridge Inc. (ENB) highlights a significant individual achievement rather than a material financial or operational event. The primary focus is the announcement that Enbridge's President and Chief Executive Officer, Patrick D. Daniel, has been honored with the prestigious Canada's Outstanding CEO of the Year™ Award for 2011. This recognition underscores strong leadership and successful strategic execution during his tenure. The award acknowledges Mr. Daniel's eleven years of leadership, during which he significantly grew the company's core liquids pipeline business, expanded natural gas transportation and midstream assets, particularly in the U.S., and developed a substantial renewable and alternative energy portfolio. The filing provides context on Enbridge's business segments, its position as a North American energy leader, and its commitment to sustainability and community support, all of which likely contributed to this leadership accolade.

Key Highlights

  • 1Enbridge's CEO, Patrick D. Daniel, received the Canada's Outstanding CEO of the Year™ Award for 2011.
  • 2The award recognizes Mr. Daniel's leadership over eleven years, fostering significant growth in the company's core liquids pipeline business.
  • 3Enbridge has expanded its U.S. natural gas transportation and midstream assets under Mr. Daniel's leadership.
  • 4The company has built a growing renewable and alternative energy business with over 850 MW of generating capacity.
  • 5The award acknowledges Enbridge's status as Canada's largest natural gas distributor and a North American energy delivery leader.
  • 6Enbridge has made substantial investments in clean energy technologies and demonstrates strong community support.
  • 7The filing includes an "About Enbridge Inc." section detailing its operations in liquids, natural gas, power transmission, and energy distribution, as well as its sustainability initiatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing is primarily to report that Enbridge's CEO, Patrick D. Daniel, has been honored with the Canada's Outstanding CEO of the Year™ Award for 2011. It serves to communicate this significant leadership recognition to investors and stakeholders.

No, this specific filing does not report on new financial results, operational performance metrics, or any material business events. Its focus is on the CEO's award and, in turn, highlights the company's successful track record under his leadership.

The award highlights Enbridge's strong performance and strategic growth in its core liquids pipelines, expansion in U.S. natural gas infrastructure, development of renewable energy projects, and its position as a leading energy distributor in North America. It also points to the company's commitment to sustainability and community support.

Enbridge Inc. is a Canadian issuer and is filing a Form 6-K, which is a report of a foreign issuer. This specific report is being furnished to the SEC and includes a press release. Enbridge indicates it files annual reports under Form 40-F, which is typical for Canadian companies eligible to do so.