- Spectra Energy's first quarter earnings were lower than the previous year due to weaker commodity prices, a weaker Canadian dollar, and lower gains from DCP Midstream equity issuances. - However, base businesses performed well with record winter deliveries on several pipelines. Ongoing expansion projects also contributed to earnings. - Spectra Energy has $9 billion+ of projects currently in execution that will extend earnings and cash flow growth beyond the next 3 years. This positions the company to continue delivering results through commodity price cycles.