Mr Mitchell has been with Spectra Energy Partners and its predecessor companies for more than eight years and has more than 30 years of experience in a variety of roles in the energy industry.

Ms Sayavedra previously served as vice president of strategic development and analysis for Spectra Energy. Prior to that, she served as vice president of operations and analytics for Duke Energy North America and served in various finance and business development roles of increasing responsibility since joining the company in 1995.

Greg Harper, president and CEO of Spectra Energy Partners, said: Lon has made tremendous contributions to the partnership in his time as CFO. His broad range of financial and energy industry experience proved invaluable in Spectra Energy Partners’s launch and successful first year of operations.

Laura’s extensive experience in strategic planning and business development, especially her direct involvement in Spectra Energy’s decision to form Spectra Energy Partners, made her a natural choice to be the next CFO.