Feb 15 (Reuters) - Enbridge Inc:

* Enbridge and Energy Transfer join to provide crude oil pipeline access to

eastern gulf coast market

* Says converted 30-inch diameter crude oil pipeline is expected to be in

service by 2015.

* Pipeline will have capacity of up to 420,000 to 660,000 barrels per day (bpd)

* Project will involve conversion from natural gas service to crude oil service

of certain segments of pipeline

* Enbridge and Energy Transfer would each own 50% of the joint venture entity

* Trunkline conversion will create first pipeline transport option for

transport of crude oil to eastern gulf coast from midwest U.S

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