wecc annual progress report – alberta 2013.pdf · aeso contact: alan xu, p.eng, pmp brian belway...

WECC Annual Progress Report – Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO)

Date: March 15, 2013 Prepared by: Ping-Kwan Keung, Ata Rehman

System Planning Prepared for: Technical Studies Committee

WECC cc: Planning Coordination Committee, WECC

Version: 1

Table of Contents 1 Projects in Construction: ..................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 System Projects: .......................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1.1 Project 629 - Alberta Industrial Heartland Bulk Transmission Development -Updated .................. 1 1.1.2 Project 786 - Edmonton Region 240kV Line Upgrades - Updated ................................................. 1 1.1.3 Project 787 - Southern Alberta Transmission Reinforcement -Updated ......................................... 2 1.1.4 Project 737 - North South Transmission Reinforcement -Updated ................................................ 3

1.2 Connection Projects: .................................................................................................................................... 5 1.2.1 Project 482 Montana Alberta Tie Ltd (MATL) Merchant International Power Line -Updated .......... 5 1.2.2 Project 922 - ENMAX No. 65 Substation -Updated ........................................................................ 6 1.2.3 Project 719 - ENMAX Shepard Energy Centre - Updated .............................................................. 6

2 Projects Pending Approval: ................................................................................................................ 8 2.1 System Projects: .......................................................................................................................................... 8

2.1.1 Phase 2 Project 813 - Red Deer Area Transmission Development - Updated ............................... 4 2.1.2 Project 1113 - Hanna Region Transmission Development Phase 2 – ON HOLD .......................... 8 2.1.3 Project 1116 - FATD - Foothills 237S Substation & East Calgary Development -Updated ............ 9

2.2 Connection Projects: .................................................................................................................................. 11 2.2.1 Project 479 - Naturener Wild Rose Wind Farm -Updated ............................................................ 11 2.2.2 Project 693 - Naturener Wild Rose Wind Farm Phase 2 -Updated .............................................. 11 2.2.3 Project 728 - Greengate Blackspring Ridge I Wind Project -Updated .......................................... 12 2.2.4 Project 1343 New Fidler 312S Substation – New for 2013 .......................................................... 12

3 Projects in the Planning Process: .................................................................................................... 14 3.1 System Projects: ........................................................................................................................................ 14

3.1.1 Project 850 - South and West of Edmonton Transmission Development - Updated ................... 10 3.1.2 Project 838 - Fort McMurray Area Transmission Bulk System Reinforcement -Updated ............. 14 3.1.3 Project 1118 - FATD - West Calgary Development -Updated ...................................................... 14

3.2 Connection Projects: .................................................................................................................................. 15 3.2.1 Project 510 - ENEL Alberta HWY 785 Wind Farm -Updated ....................................................... 15 3.2.2 Project 515 - Benign Energy Heritage Wind Farm -Updated........................................................ 15 3.2.3 Project 744 - TransCanada Saddlebrook Generating Station Cancelled ..................................... 16 3.2.4 Project 729 - Shell Wild Steer Butte Wind Project Cancelled ....................................................... 16 3.2.5 Project 1080 - Old Elm & Pothole Creek Wind Farm – No Update .............................................. 17 3.2.6 Project 1114 - Swanhills Synfuels Ltd. ISCG Facility Cancelled .................................................. 18 3.2.7 Project 1183 - Piikani Resource Development Wind Project Cancelled ....................................... 18 3.2.8 Project 1256 - Shear Wind Coyote Ridge Wind Project Cancelled .............................................. 19 3.2.9 Project 1290 – Whitetail Peaking Station New for 2013 ............................................................... 19 3.2.10 Project 1321 – Shell Carmon Creek New for 2013 ...................................................................... 20

1 Projects in Construction: The following projects have been approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission at both the need, facilities and routing stages with construction set to begin or on-going.

1.1 System Projects: The projects listed in this section are bulk transmission systems projects.

1.1.1 Project 629 - Alberta Industrial Heartland Bulk Transmission Development -Updated The project includes 65km of 3000MVA 500kV double circuit line from Ellerslie substation to the new 500kV substation Heartland located in Fort Saskatchewan. The project will also include 20km of 1000MVA 240kV double circuit lines connected to the existing 240kV lines between Lamoureux substation, Josephburg substation and Deerland substation near the new Heartland substation. The expected ISD date is end of March September, 2013. The project is under construction right now. The TFO contact: Michael Ng, 780 822 7123 [email protected] AESO Contact: Alan Xu, P.Eng, Illice Tan PMP Project Manager Heartland, Project Delivery North Transmission Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 [email protected] [email protected]

1.1.2 Project 786 - Edmonton Region 240kV Line Upgrades - Updated The project includes the following components:

• increase the capacity of 908L and 909L up to the summer rating of the primary conductor (2x477 kcmil) by replacing the conductor on the small conductor section (first 4 km of line east of Sundance 310P),

• increase the capacity rating of 902L up to the summer rating of the primary conductor (2x477kcmil) by replacing the conductor on the small conductor sections of 902L (first 4 km of line east of Wabamun 19S and first 4 km of line east of Sundance 310P), This is scheduled for completion by March 31/2013.

• rebuild the 41 km east-west single circuit wood pole sections of 904L (Jasper to Wabamun) using 2x1033 kcmil conductor, Due to on-going negotiations with land owners in the area this has been postponed to early 2014.

• rebuild the 6 km east-west single circuit wood pole section of 904L (Jasper to Petrolia) using 2X1033 kcmil conductor, Due to on-going negotiations with land owners in the area this has been postponed to early 2014.

• increase the capacity of both 904L sections out of Jasper 805S up to the summer rating of the primary conductor (2x477 kcmil) by replacing the conductor on the small conductor section (12 km of line south of Jasper 805S), Due to on-going negotiations with land owners in the area this has been postponed to early 2014.

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• construct 12 km of new double circuit 240 kV line with one side strung east from Keephills 320P to the 904L-908L-909L confluence point west of Stony Plain in order to move the termination point of 908L from Sundance 310P to Keephills 320P, and add two associated 240 kV breakers at Keephills 320P,

• swap the connections of 904L and 908L at the 904L-908L-909L confluence point south of Jasper 805S in order to move the termination point of 904L from Wabamun 19S to Sundance 310P,

• install Special Protection Systems (SPS) for three double circuit tower failure events (Category C5), and

• install a 240 kV 600 MVA phase shifting transformer in 9L57 line and three associated 240 kV breakers; preferred location is the proposed Livock substation north of Brintnell. This is scheduled for September 1/2013

The planned operating date is end of March, 2013. The project is under construction right now. All permits and licenses were granted except for item 2. TFO contact: AltaLink: Joe Napora, 780 822-7120; [email protected] EPCOR: Wilf Behr, 780 412-3962; [email protected] AESO Contact: Alan Xu, P.Eng, PMP Brian Belway Project Manager Heartland, Project Delivery North Transmission Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2619 direct 403-539-2569 [email protected] [email protected]

1.1.3 Project 787 - Southern Alberta Transmission Reinforcement -Updated The project considers the implementation of a 240kV loop in the Southern Alberta region in order to allow the future connection of 2400 MW of wind development in that region and to move this power to the Calgary area through three power corridors; on the east from Whitla to West Brooks, on the center from Peigan to Foothills and on the west from Goose Lake to Langdon through the 500kV transmission line 1201L. This project consists of the following lines:

• 911L replaced by Foothills to Peigan 240 kV double circuit transmission line with 50% series compensation. Each circuit rated with a summer/winter capacity of 980/980 MVA.

• A new 240 kV double circuit line, approximately 150 km in length, from Cassils (W. Brooks) to Bowmanton (East Medicine Hat). Each circuit rated at a summer/winter capacity of 980/980 MVA.

• A new 240 kV switching station at a location known as Milo Junction and converting the two existing three terminal Langdon - West Brooks - North Lethbridge lines into six two-terminal lines.

• A new 240 kV double circuit line, approximately 80 km in length, from Bowmanton (Medicine Hat) to Whitla connecting the wind farms in the south. Each circuit rated at a summer/winter capacity of 980/980 MVA.

• A new Chapel Rock (Crowsnest) 500/240 kV substation cut into existing 1201L. The station will include two 1200 MVA 500/240 kV transformers, two 240 kV 100 MVAR capacitor banks and a +200/-100 MVAR SVC and one 45 MVAr shunt reactor.

• A new Chapel Rock – Fidler Castle Rock Ridge - Goose Lake 240 kV double circuit transmission line with a rated summer/winter capacity of 980/980 1200 MVA.




• The addition of a 138kV Phase Shifting Transformer between Coleman and Pincher Creek.

• A new Ware Junction – Langdon 240 kV double circuit transmission line with a rated summer/winter capacity of 980/980 1200 MVA and including 50% series compensation.

• The addition of two (2) 240/138kV 400MVA transformers at Peigan.

• New 240kV Etzikom Coulee substation to connect future wind farms.

• Interconnect Etzikom Coulee with Picture Butte (MATL) substation.

• Interconnect Etzikom Coulee with Goose Lake.

The project is planned to be fully operational by 2016. Currently most of the project developments are at Facility Application stage. The eastern corridor Whitla-West Brooks is under construction with a forecast ISD March 2014. Two facilities, the Phase shifting transformer at Russell and the new Milo switching station, are in-service since December 2011. The Ware Junction Substation Upgrade is planned to be in –service in November 2013. The connection studies conducted for this system project does not indicate an impact on the transfer capability of WECC Path 1. The TFO is AltaLink management Ltd. and the contact person for this project is: Gary Ritland - P.Eng Senior Project Manager AltaLink Management Ltd. 2611-3rd Ave. SE Calgary, AB, T2A7W7 Tel: (Bus) (403) 267-8052

(Cell) (403) 998-1456 AESO Contact: Ed Mayer P.Eng. Project Manager – Transmission Project Delivery South Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 Tel: 403-539-2757 [email protected]

1.1.4 Project 737 - North South Transmission Reinforcement -Updated This project consists of two 1000 MW 500 kV line-commutated HVDC lines to alleviate transmission congestion along the SOK cut-plane. These two transmission lines are mandated by the Alberta Legislature as a Critical Transmission Infrastructure (CTI) project in the Electric Status Amendment Act, 2009. The need for this line was re-affirmed by the Minister of Energy in Feb 2012.

East Alberta Tie-Line (EATL) connects the Heartland 500kV Substation in the Fort Saskatchewan Area to the new Newell 240kV substation in the Brooks Area. It will be built as bi-pole line with 1000 MW mono-pole converters using remaining conductor as metallic return. The project was approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission on November 15, 2012.

West Alberta Tie-Line (WATL) connects the Genesee 500kV Substation in the Wabamun Area to Langdon 500 kV substation which is also the terminal of 1201L 500kV BC-Alberta Tie-line. It will be built


as bi-pole line with 1000 MW mono-pole converters using remaining conductor as metallic return. The project was approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission on December 6, 2012.

The addition of these two HVDC lines will significantly increase the North to South transfer capability (SOK limit) within Alberta. As the 1201L 500kV Alberta to BC export capability is limited by the SOK limit, the addition of these two lines will increase the Total Transfer Capability of 1201L.

This impact will be quantified by Inter-Tie Rating Studies due in Q4 of 2012 and HVDC Operations Studies scheduled to be completed by Q2 the end of 2014.

The estimated ISD of WATL is Q1 April 2015 and ISD of EATL is Q2 2015 December 2014.

AESO Contact: Kelly Yagelniski, PMP, B.Admin Program Manager Transmission Project Delivery Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 403-539-2878 direct

[email protected]

1.1.5 Phase 2 Project 813 - Red Deer Area Transmission Development - Updated The Red Deer Area Transmission Development project will be implemented in two stages. Pending the approval of the Need Identification Document Facility Application, this Specification may be revised at a later date. Following is an overview of the major components of the proposed developments in stage I. The timing of stage II will be determined by the future load projections.

• Split 768L and 778L and re-terminate at Red Deer North 217S (add 1 brk, use 1 existing brk) and Gaetz 87s (add 2 brks, use 1 existing brk)

• Add a second autotransformer at Benalto 17S. • Add one 50 MVAR 138 kV capacitor bank at Joffre 535S • Add one 50 MVAR 138 kV capacitor bank at Prentiss 276S • Add one 27.6 MVAR 138 kV capacitor bank at Ellis 332S • Re-build 6 km of 80L 138 kV transmission line from South Red Deer 194S (use existing1 brk) to

North Red Deer 217S (use existing brk) • Re-build 7 km of 80L 138 kV transmission line from South Red Deer 194S (use existing brk) to

Red Deer 63 (use existing brk) • Re-build 47 km 755L 138 kV transmission line from Red Deer 63S (use existing brk) to Piper

Creek 247S (use existing brk) to Joffre 535S (use existing brk) • Re-build 34 km 717L 138 kV transmission line from Red Deer 63S (use existing brk) to Sylvan

Lake (use existing brk) to Benalto (use existing brk) • New Johnson 281S 240/138 kV substation with 240 kV double circuit (100m) from 918L and 2 km

of double-circuit 138kV line to 80L and a connection to 166L • New 240/138 kV Wolf Creek 247S Substation with 240 kV double circuit (100m) from 910L and 3

km of double-circuit 138kV line to Ponoka 331S (use existing brk from salvage of D13 and D16) connect to 883L

• New 240/138 kV Hazelwood 287S Substation on the 240 kV line 924L • New 17 km of 138 kV transmission line from Lacombe 212S (add 1 brk) to Ellis332S (add 1 brk) • Salvage 53 kM 80L 138 kV transmission line from Red Deer 63S to Innisfail 214S • Salvage 23 KM 80L 138 kV transmission line from Ponoka 331S to West Lacombe 958S • Salvage 40 km of 716L from Wetaskiwin 40S to Ponoka 331S


The original ISD was Q4 2012, however the revised ISD has yet to be determined. The in-service date is in stages starting from 2013. The Need Identification Document was filed to Alberta Utilities Commission in July 2011, there is a written hearing set for June 5, 2012. Expected approval is September/October 2012 and approved in April 2012, Facilities Applications are being prepared in stages with the last stage scheduled to be filed in June 2014. Facilities Owner Contact: Charles LeRougetel [email protected] 403-387-8323 AESO Contact: Jasmin Judge Anita Patel Project Manager – Transmission Project Delivery Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 Tel: 403-539-2817 [email protected] [email protected]

1.2 Connection Projects: The projects listed in this section are customer connection projects. These are either major generation projects with 200 MW and above or load connection on the bulk system in proximity to the WECC Path 1.

1.2.1 Project 482 Montana Alberta Tie Ltd (MATL) Merchant International Power Line -Updated

The MATL project proposes to interconnect the transmission systems in Alberta and Montana via a 240/230 kV transmission line.

Within Alberta, the construction of a new substation approximately 6 km north of Lethbridge including three 240 kV breakers in a ring configuration and approximately 1 km of double circuit 240 kV line to accommodate the MATL interconnection. MATL’s merchant line will be Alberta’s first direct transmission interconnection with the United States.

The proposed transmission line is a 230 kV three-phase AC line running from north of Lethbridge, Alberta, to Great Falls, Montana. In Alberta, the line will be connected to the existing 240 kV line (923L) through a new substation Picture Butte 120S located 15 km northeast of the existing North Lethbridge 370S substation. In addition to the substation connection facilities the substation will also contain a 240/230kV phase-shifting transformer to control the amount and direction of power flowing on the line. From the proposed substation, the transmission line will head east and south before leaving Alberta and entering Montana. The line will continue southward through Montana to a new mid point station, Marias Substation, and then on to Great Falls. At Great Falls, the line will connect to an existing NorthWestern Energy (NWE) substation.

The MATL project will have a normal rating of 300 MW. The line will be operated by the AESO in Alberta and by NWE in Montana.

The project has received approval the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), National Energy Board (NEB) as well as other responsible Federal, Provincial authorities. Construction is on-going with a scheduled completion date of Q4 2012. The estimated in-service energisation date is in June 2013. Intertie commissioning will start after energisation followed by Commercial Operation in July 2013. The temporary NaturEner Rim Rock Windfarm in Montana has been cancelled.




AESO Contact: Ed Mayer P.Eng. Project Manager – Transmission Project Delivery South Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 Tel: 403-539-2757 [email protected]

1.2.2 Project 922 - ENMAX No. 65 Substation -Updated The project includes a new 240kV substation Enmax No. 65 with 2x400MVA 240/138kV transformers. 400m of new double circuit 240kV lines with a rating of 965MVA will connect the Enmax No. 65 substation to the existing 240kV lines 9L11. The expected operation date is end of July Q3, 2013. The project is under construction right now at 60% completion. TFO contacts: Enmax: Mark Campbell, 403 514-3216; [email protected] AltaLink: Arnie Reimer; [email protected] AESO Contact: Alan Xu, P.Eng, PMP Sonja Tessari Project Manager, Transmission Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2619 direct (T) 403-539-2669 [email protected] [email protected]

1.2.3 Project 719 - ENMAX Shepard Energy Centre - Updated The ENMAX Shepard Energy Centre includes a natural gas-fired 800 MW combined cycle power station. The power station is composed of two 240 MW gas turbines and one 320 MW HRSG. The power station is proposed at the eastern edge of the City of Calgary and approximately 4 km south of existing Janet 74S substation. There is a large system portion associated with this project in order to prepare the AIES in the Calgary area to be able to accept a maximum generation output of 860MW from the Shepherd Energy Center. Major transmission related components of the Project are outlined below. The following is an overview summary of interconnection facilities required:

Customer Provided Facilities: • Construct Shepard Energy Centre and tie-in to ENMAX No. 25 substation (SS-25). Facilities to connect Shepard Energy Centre to AIES (Customer Related): • Construct a new switching station ENMAX SS-25 and tie-in to Shepard Energy Centre. • Construct underground circuits to connect ENMAX SS-25 substation to AIES. • Connect ENMAX SS-25 to existing 911L from ENMAX SS-65. The new line section shall be re-

numbered as 1080L with a minimum summer rating of 489 MVA as per line data information provided by the TFO.





System Reinforcement to accommodate Shepard Energy Centre (System Related):

• Build a 240kV double circuit line to connect ENMAX SS-25 to Janet 74S substation. The lines shall be designated as 985L and 1003L, with minimum summer rating of 920MVA.

• De-energize or salvage the portion of existing 911L line north of ENMAX SS-25 based on construction space requirements.

System Reinforcement as part of Foothills Area Transmission Development (FATD) Project (System Related):

• Upgrade East Calgary 5S Substation (new 240kV equipment and two (2) 400MVA transformers). • Build a new 138kV line 23.80L from ENMAX SS-23 to Janet 74S. 23.80L shall have a minimum

summer rating of 260 MVA. • Build a new 138kV line 2.80L from ENMAX SS-23 to ENMAX SS-2. 2.80L shall have a minimum

summer rating of 260 MVA. • Rebuild 138kV and 15kV system at ENMAX SS-2. • Connect portion of the existing 917L and existing 2.80L together to form a single 240kV circuit.

The line shall be designated as 1077L and this line will not be energized as part of Shepard interconnection. 1077L shall have a minimum summer rating of 489 MVA.

• Maintain 240kV system connectivity between East Calgary 5S and Janet 74S substations by connecting portion of the existing 917L and existing 23.80L together to form a single 240kV circuit. The line is designated as 917L. 917L shall have a minimum summer rating of 489 MVA.

Note: The terms “Customer Related” and “System Related” are included here only for the purpose of cost allocation under the AESO Tariff. Construction is underway and the project has a planned in service date of May June 2015 for full commercial operation. Facility Owner Project Contact: Robert McLeod, P. Eng. Manager, Project Development (Alberta Projects) Generation ENMAX Corporation Tel (403) 514-2764 [email protected] AESO Contact Rick Filipovic, PMP Sonja Tessari Project Manager Transmission Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 - 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 [email protected] 403-589-2488 mobile 403-539-2575 direct(T) 403-539-2669 403-539-2795 fax



2 Projects Pending Approval: The following projects are pending approval from the Alberta Utilities Commission at the need, facilities and/or routing stage.


2.1.1 Project 1113 - Hanna Region Transmission Development Phase 2 – ON HOLD The Hanna Region Transmission Development Project is designed to reinforce the transmission system in the Western Part of Central Alberta in anticipation of future load growth, in particular, pipeline pumping load. Several Transmission Facility Owners are involved in this project. The major components of this project consist of:

• String second side on the 240 kV double-circuit line from Oakland to Lanfine and Related Alterations at Oakland 946S and Lanfine 959S.

• Cordel 755S to Halkirk Switching Substation, New double circuits 240 kV Line (one side strung) and Related Alterations.

• Anderson to Oakland Transmission Project 9L70/9L97 240kV lines, Oakland Substation and Related Alterations

• String Second Side on the 240 kV double circuits Line from Oakland 946S to Coyote Lake 963S and Related Alterations at Oakland 946S and Lanfine 959S.

Additionally, the following components are designed to reinforce the local network:

• Convert existing Hanna 763S Substation to 144 kV Substation. • New 144 kV Line from Coyote Lake 963S to Hanna 763S and Related Alterations • Addition of 2nd 240/144 kV Transformer at Pemukan 932S. • Addition of 2nd 240/144 kV Transformer at Lanfine 959S. • Addition of 2nd 240/144 kV Transformer at Hansman Lake 650S. • Nilrem 574S Substation Capacitor Bank Addition • Hansman Lake 650S Substation Capacitor Bank Addition • Metiskow 648S Substation Capacitor Bank Additions • Decommission of 6L44 (Rowley 768S to Big Valley 778S) and 6L22 (Michichi Creek 802S to

Rowley 768S)

The current scheduled complete date is in year 2017 subject to change on hold. The need of this project has been approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission with the timing and staging of this project under review. Due to the broad scope of this project involving multiple transmission facility owners, AESO has the oversight on this project under Dean Patterson Anita Patel. AESO Contact: Dean Patterson, Anita Patel Program Manager – Transmission Project Delivery Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 Tel: 403-539-2564 [email protected] [email protected]



2.1.2 Project 1116 - FATD - Foothills 237S Substation & East Calgary Development -Updated

The AESO has identified the need to reinforce the transmission system in the south Calgary and in the High River Planning area. This reinforcement will alleviate the existing and anticipated constraints to accommodate the expected load growth and integrate the proposed generation capacity within the subject area, and facilitate transmission of generation from southern Alberta to load centres. The FATD project will consist of two separate sub-projects. This project proposes to install various 240 kV lines between substations Janet 74S, SS-25, SS-65, Foothills 237S and Langdon 102S to improve the area system capacity as well as the construction of a new Substation Foothills 237S. Also included in this project is the installation of 138 kV lines in the High River planning area. The new Foothills 237S substation will serve as the termination points for the double circuit line 1029L/1030L from Peigan 59S. This is where the Southern Alberta Transmission Reinforcement (SATR) project is tied with FATD project to achieve the required overall system performance. The scope of the 240 kV transmission developments included in the AESO’s FATD East NID is as follows:

• A new 240 kV substation designated Foothills 237S that includes two new 240/138 kV transformers, each with a rating of 400 MVA.

• A new 240 kV double circuit line from Foothills 237S substation to future ENMAX No. 65 substation with a minimum summer rating of 600 MVA for each circuit. The lines will be designated 1106L and 1107L.

• A new 240 kV double circuit line from Langdon 102S to Janet 74S with a minimum summer rating of 800 MVA for each circuit. The lines are designated 1064L and 1065L.

• Create a new 240 kV double circuit line from Langdon 102S to East Calgary 5S2 using a combination of lines 936L, 937L, 917L, and 1077L; 917L and 1077L, which were included in the East Calgary NID are connected to 936L and 937L to create the new 240 kV path between East Calgary and Langdon substation in FATD East NID. As per the TFO’s data submission, the summer rating of each circuit is 489 MVA. The lines are to be designated 936L and 937L.

Summary of Transmission System Developments included in the ‘FATD East’ NID

• Create a 240 kV double circuit line between future ENMAX No. 65 substation to future ENMAX No. 25 substation, by energizing sections of the existing 850L transmission line to 240 kV. Transmission line 850L is built to 240 kV standards and is currently operating at 138 kV. 850L and 1080L share the same towers. As per the TFO’s data submission, the summer rating of the line is 489 MVA. The line designation will be changed from 850L to 1109L.

• Terminate line 985L at Janet 74S substation, thus completing the circuit. The new 240 kV transmission line 985L is included in the East Calgary NID and proposed to be built on the same towers as 1003L. The minimum summer rating of this line is 920 MVA.

• De-energize sections of the 911L line from south of ENMAX No. 65 substation to Foothills 237S. The existing 911L in the High River planning area will be de-energized upon completion of the SATR project.

The project is in Alberta Utilities Commission Approval process, ISD forecasted for 1116- FATD-East is Q4 2014/ Q1 Q2 2015

The connection studies conducted for this system project does not indicate an impact on the transfer capability of WECC Path 1.

Facilities Owner Contact Mark Campbell, P.Eng. Project Specialist Engineer, Major Projects ENMAX Power Corporation 141 50 Avenue SE, Calgary AB, T2G 4S7 Phone: (403) 514-3216 | Fax: (403) 514-2648 Email: [email protected] AESO Contact: Andrew Wolaniuk, P.Eng. Sonja Tessari Project Manager - Major Projects Transmission Project Delivery Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 - 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 [email protected] 403 539 2713 direct (T) 403-539-2669 403 539 2640 fax 403 560 5715 mobile

2.1.3 Project 850 - South and West of Edmonton Transmission Development - Updated The Project 850 addresses the need for development in the area South and West of Edmonton. The preferred alternative includes:

• New 240/138kV substation (Harry Smith) south of Stony Plain with 2 x 240/138kV 400MVA transformer

• New 240/138kV substation (Saunders Lake) north of Leduc with 2 x 240/138kV 400MVA transformer

• New 25km 138kV line from 780L to Cooking Lake and reconfiguration • New 33km 138kV line from Harry Smith to Carvel 432S • New Capacitor Banks at Leduc 325S (27MVAR), Camrose 285S (27MVAR), N.W. Cardiff 191S

(27MVAR) and Onoway 352S (3.5MVAR). • Up-rate to 550MVA of 910L (~700m) and 914L (~650m) at Ellerslie 89S; and up-rate 723L within

Westlock 438S and Clyde 150S substation The AESO conducted additional analysis capturing the impact of the proposed development on the SOK-240kV transmission path capability. The results showed that the project will have a minimal impact on the SOK capability if either of the N-S developments (Project 737) is energized before the energisation of the Saunders Lake substation. The ISD will be Q4 2015. The transmission facilities Need Identification Document will be was filed with the Alberta Utilities Commission in May 24 December, 2012. Facilities Owner Contact: Ashraf Muhammad - Project Manager [email protected] 403-387-8349 AESO Contact: Jasmin Judge Brian Belway Project Manager – Transmission Project Delivery Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO)



2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 Tel: 403-539-2817 403-539-2569 [email protected] [email protected]


2.2.1 Project 479 - Naturener Wild Rose Wind Farm -Updated Wild Rose 1, a 204 210 MW wind-powered generating facility, is comprised of 136 - 1.5 MW Acciona 70 x 3MW wind turbine generators with a collector substation located approximately 55 km southeast of the City of Medicine Hat. This wind power plant will be connected from the Wild Rose 1 547S substation to the Elkwater 264S substation via a single circuit 240kV line. The proposed in-service date for the interconnection of Wild Rose 1 is July, 2013 September, 2014. The Facilities Application is filed with the Alberta Utilities Commission with the approval expected in April 2012. The Facilities Application was approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission on March 21, 2012. AESO Contact: Sonja Tessari Project Manager Transmission Project Delivery Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 (T) 403-539-2669 [email protected]

2.2.2 Project 693 - Naturener Wild Rose Wind Farm Phase 2 -Updated Wild Rose 2, a 162 210 MW wind-powered generating facility, is comprised of 108 - 1.5 MW Acciona 70 x 3MW wind turbine generators with a collector substation located approximately 30 km south of the City of Medicine Hat. In the near future, the wind power facility will be expanded to have a total of 204 MW installed capacity. This wind power plant will be connected from the Eagle Butte 274S substation to the Elkwater 264S substation via a single circuit 240kV line. The proposed in-service date for the interconnection of Wild Rose 2 is July, 2013 August, 2015. The Facilities Application is filed with the Alberta Utilities Commission with the approval expected in April 2012. The Facilities Application was approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission on March 21, 2012. AESO Contact: Sonja Tessari Project Manager Transmission Project Delivery Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO)




2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 (T) 403-539-2669 [email protected]

2.2.3 Project 728 - Greengate Blackspring Ridge I Wind Project -Updated This application proposed the construction and operation of the power plant consisting of 166 wind turbines, each rated at 1.8 MW, for a total installed capacity of 300 MW located in the Carmangay area. Connection of the Facility to the transmission system requires development of a new 240kV switching station to provide access to existing line 1036L and a new single-circuit 240 kV transmission line connected to wind power plant. The requested in-service date for the new connection is December 2012. March, 2014. The project is currently in Stage 4, filed in December, 2011 waiting on AUC review and approval. Gate 4 completion is planned for July, 2012 depending on AUC approval. Facilities Owner Contact: Greengate Power Corp. Suite 710, 407 2 Street SW Calgary Alberta T2P 2Y3 Pablo Argenal 403-514-0556 ext 207 [email protected] AESO Contact: Sonja Tessari Project Manager Transmission Project Delivery Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 (T) 403-539-2669 [email protected]

2.2.4 Project 1343 New Fidler 312S Substation – New for 2013 Increased transmission capacity is needed in the area northeast of Pincher Creek and west of the Piikani Nation reserve to provide several wind generating facilities, two of which are already in service and others which are planned to be in service within the next two years, access to the transmission system. The existing two wind generating facilities are frequently required to reduce output during normal operating conditions due to existing transmission system constraints. The Fidler 312S Collector Substation Connection Project NID was submitted by the AESO to the AUC on October 26, 2012. NID and FA approval is expected by August 2013. The planned in-service date is April, 2014. The Fidler Project includes a two stage development. Stage 1:

• Develop a new 240/138kV collector substation with one transformer

• Add a new double circuit 240 kV line connecting Fidler 312S to the existing 1071L transmission line in an in-out configuration

• Rebuild existing portions of 138 kV transmission lines connecting into the Fidler 312S substation

• Configure 893L between Goose Lake 103S and the tap-off to Oldman River Dam 806S to normal open under normal operating conditions




Stage 2: • Add a second transformer at Fidler 312S

• Salvage existing 138kV transmission line 893L between Goose Lake 103S and the tap-off to Oldman River Dam 806S.

Stage 2 is dependent on meeting the milestone when installed and proposed generation capacity connected at the 138 kV side of Fidler 312S exceeds 80% of the capacity of the first transformer (288 MW assuming 0.9 power factor). The TFO is AltaLink management Ltd. and the contact person for this project is: Gerald Blair, AltaLink 403-387-3522 [email protected] AESO Contact: Sonja Tessari Project Manager Transmission Project Delivery Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 (T) 403-539-2669 [email protected]



3 Projects in the Planning Process: The following projects are on the project list or in the connection queue that have yet to file applications to the Alberta Utilities Commission.


3.1.1 Project 838 - Fort McMurray Area Transmission Bulk System Reinforcement -Updated

The project includes the following components: One 500kV AC line (2000-3000MVA) from the Genesee generating station to a new 500kV substation in the Fort McMurray area (stage 1) with expected operation date around 2017 2019. One 500kV AC line (2000-3000MVA) from the Heartland station to a new 500kV substation in the Fort McMurray area (stage 2) with expected operation date around 2020 2022. The project NID has been approved through legislation, therefore transmission facilities need approval from Alberta Utilities Commission is not required. The project will be competitively procured so no TFOs are assigned to this project yet. AESO Contact: Pawan Vohra Technical Specialist Transmission Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 [email protected]

3.1.2 Project 1118 - FATD - West Calgary Development -Updated Foothills Area Transmission Development – West Region (FATD West, Project No. 1118) This project will include the installation of 240 kV lines between Foothills 237S and Sarcee 42S and also a new 138 kV transmission line from SS-65.

• A new 240 kV double circuit line from Foothills 237S to Sarcee 42S with a minimum summer rating of 600 MVA for each circuit. The lines are designated 1066L and 1067L.

• A new 138 kV single circuit line from ENMAX No. 65 to ENMAX No. 41 with in and out connection at ENMAX No. 54 substation. The minimum rating of this new line is 260 MVA. The line is designated 54.81L from ENMAX No. 65 to ENMAX No. 54 substation and 41.84L from ENMAX No. 54 to ENMAX No. 41substation.

The connection studies conducted for this system project does not indicate an impact on the transfer capability of WECC Path 1. ISD no earlier than Q1 2015 2019. Facilities Owner Contact Mark Campbell, P.Eng.


Project Specialist Engineer, Major Projects ENMAX Power Corporation 141 50 Avenue SE, Calgary AB, T2G 4S7 Phone: (403) 514-3216 | Fax: (403) 514-2648 Email: [email protected] AESO Contact: Andrew Wolaniuk, P.Eng. Sonja Tessari Transmission Project Delivery Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 - 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 [email protected] 403 539 2713 direct (T) 403-539-2669 403 539 2640 fax 403 560 5715 mobile


3.2.1 Project 510 - ENEL Alberta HWY 785 Wind Farm -Updated

The ENEL Alberta Highway 785 Wind farm is a 235MW wind power plant proposed to the north of Pincher Creek 396S substation with the point of interconnection at the new substation HWY785 117S. It will be connected to the 240kV line 994L with an in-and-out arrangement. The proposed ISD is Oct 31, 2014 This project is in the facilities application stage with the Alberta Utilities Commission. AESO Contact: Anita Patel Sonja Tessari Project Manager Project Delivery – Transmission Transmission Project Delivery Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 - 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2516 (T) 403-539-2669 [email protected] [email protected]

3.2.2 Project 515 - Benign Energy Heritage Wind Farm -Updated The proposed Heritage WAGF will be connected to the Alberta Interconnected Electric System (“AIES”) at the Fidler 312S substation in the Pincher Creek area. The windfarm is rated at 350 MW with 100 MW in-service at Stage 1 and 250MW at Stage 2. The Stage 1 development is dependent upon the completion of substation Fidler 312S for connection. The Stage 2 development is dependent upon the completion of transmission lines 1004L/992L from Fidler 312S to Chapel Rock 491S for connection. Under the current configuration, the wind power plant will consist of Vestas V90 3MW wind turbines. Both stages are on-hold pending regulatory approval of Fidler 312S and transmission lines 1004L/992L. The reason for the staged approach is to inject as much as the system can handle without serious RAS constraints prior to the approval and completion of the Chapel Rock substation (connection to the 500kV




line). After the Chapel Rock Substation is built the system in the Pincher Creek area will become unconstrained (mostly) and will be able to handle the full projected output of the Heritage Windfarm. The requested In Service Date (“ISD”) for Stages 1 & 2 development is September 2013 are on-hold and September 2014 for Stage 2. Facility Owner Contact: Alan Kettles Benign Energy Canada 2422 - 246 Stewart Green Calgary AB, T3H 3C8 (403) 262-3221 AESO Contact: Rick Filipovic, PMP Sonja Tessari Project Manager, Project Delivery South Transmission Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 - 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 [email protected] 403-589-2488 mobile 403-539-2575 direct (T) 403-539-2669 403-539-2795 fax

3.2.3 Project 744 - TransCanada Saddlebrook Generating Station Cancelled TransCanada proposes to build the 350MW combined cycle Saddlebrook Generation Station that will be connecting to the 911L 240 kV line from Peigan 59S to Janet 74S. This project is dependent on FATD East and the Foothills substation (Proj 1116) and SATR or 240kV line 911L (Proj 787). The status has a provisional ISD of 2014/2015 Facilities Owner Contact: Ashraf Muhammad - Project Manager [email protected] 403-387-8349 AESO Contact: Jasmin Judge Project Manager – Transmission Project Delivery Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 Tel: 403-539-2817 [email protected]

3.2.4 Project 729 - Shell Wild Steer Butte Wind Project Cancelled This project will be developed in three phases with one wind power plant constructed in each phase. These three facilities will be treated as individual WPP. Phase 1 will be rated at 258 MW connected via 240kV single circuit 1068L from Whitla 251S. Phase 2 will be rated at 182 MW connected via 240kV single circuit to a new substation Wild Steer Butte on the line 1068L built under Phase 1.




Phase 3 will be rated at 335 MW connected via 240kV single circuit 1070L from Whitla 251S. Under this collector configuration, the outage of any single transmission line will not be the largest single element outage in AIES. This wind power plant is located in the Eastern part of Alberta, it is not expected to have an impact on the transfer capability of the WECC Path 1. Phase 1 is a schedule ISD of June 2014. Phase 2 is a schedule ISD of June 2016. Phase 3 is a schedule ISD of June 2018. This project is currently in the process of facilities application. AESO Contact: Derek Major Program Manager Project Delivery Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2519 direct [email protected]

3.2.5 Project 1080 - Old Elm & Pothole Creek Wind Farm – No Update The customer is proposing a 300 MW wind farm consists of 130 Siemens 2.3MW wind turbines located in the Glenwood Area close to the Magrath 225S. The proposed interconnection is to the line 988L, a planned 240 kV transmission line between Goose Lake 103S and Journault 260S (SATR Phase 2). Connection includes construction of 240 kV transmission line to the Nine Mile Coulee 143S wind farm substation complete with two 240/35kV transformers. The customer had requested an ISD of October, 2013 however due to the system development required for the connection (988L) the ISD has been set at December, 2016. The project is currently completing P&L application waiting on further details of the 988L development before consultation can begin. P&L application is dependent on the facilities application filing date of the 988L 240kV line. Facilities Owner Contact Old Elm Wind Farm Ltd. 1320 396-11th Ave SW Calgary, Alberta T2R 0C5 Marc Stachiw 403-266-5635 [email protected] AESO Contact: Sonja Tessari Project Manager Transmission Project Delivery Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 (T) 403-539-2669 [email protected]



3.2.6 Project 1114 - Swanhills Synfuels Ltd. ISCG Facility Cancelled Swan Hills Synfuels Limited Partnership (“SHSLP”) is proposing to construct a 340 MW (gross), dual fuel combined cycle cogenerating facility called the Swan Hills Synfuels (“SHS”) Power Plant. The auxiliary load is approximately 60MW. The SHS Power Plant will be developed as part of a larger SHS In-situ Coal Gasification (ISCG) Facility, and will be capable of operating on both natural gas, as well as syngas derived from in-situ coal gasification. The new Muskooa 119S substation connecting the SHSLP plant will be connected to the Louise Creek 809S station (Swan Hills Planning Area) via a radial 5km single circuit 240kV lines.

The desired In-Service-Date for the SHS Power Plant and the ISCG Facility substation is July 1, 2014. The project is in the process of Need Identification Document and Facilities Approval preparation. AESO Contact: Alan Xu, P.Eng, PMP Project Manager Heartland, Project Delivery North Transmission Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2619 direct [email protected]

3.2.7 Project 1183 - Piikani Resource Development Wind Project Cancelled The Piikani Wind Farm is proposed to be located in the Fort Macleod Planning area (53). The wind farm is proposed to be 70 Siemens 3.0 MW wind turbines totalling 210MW in capacity. There are currently two connection alternatives being considered. 1. Connecting to Peigan Substation via 14km of 240kV transmission line; 2. Connecting to Windy Flats Substation via 20km of 240kV line The target ISD is June 2015. The connection of the project is entirely situated on the 240kV system in AIES, and it does not impact the transfer capability of the Alberta-BC tie line. (Path 1) Facility Owner Contact: Piikani Resource Development Kirby Smith Manager 90 Box 3242 Brocket AB T0K 0H0 403-965-3092 [email protected] AESO Contact: Jennifer McRae Project Manager Transmission Project Delivery Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 (T) 403-539-2737 [email protected]



3.2.8 Project 1256 - Shear Wind Coyote Ridge Wind Project Cancelled The Project has a requested capacity of 500 MW consists of 166 Siemens 3.0MW wind turbines located in the Glenwood Area. The proposed interconnection is to the 988L, a planned 240 kV transmission line between Goose Lake 103S and Journault 260S (SATR Phase 2). The Project is planned to be connected to the transmission system and commissioned in two phases. Connection includes the construction of 240 kV transmission line to the Coyote 182S wind farm substation complete with ultimately four 240/35kV MVA transformers. The customer has requested an ISD of July, 2014, however due to the system development required for the selected alternative (988L) the ISD has been set at December, 2015 for Phase 1 and December, 2016 for Phase 2. The project is currently in Stage 2 waiting on the completion of Connection Studies and Connection Proposal by the customer's studies consultant. Connection Proposal completion is planned for June, 2012. Facility Owner Contact: Shear Wind Inc. 135 3437 42 Street NW Calgary Alberta T3A 2M7 Louise Clarke 403-450-5580 [email protected] AESO Contact: Sonja Tessari Project Manager Transmission Project Delivery Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 (T) 403-539-2669 [email protected]

3.2.9 Project 1290 – Whitetail Peaking Station New for 2013 BowMont Capital and Advisory Ltd. (BowMont) is planning to construct the Whitetail Peaking Station (“the Project”) as a new point of supply (POS) - Project 1290. The Project is to be developed in one stage with an in service date (“ISD”) of May 1, 2014. The plant consists of 4x50MW of gas fired peaking units. The plant is located in the Peace River area (Area 19) in the vicinity of LSD 29-85-19- W5 which is located approximately 13.5 km to the north of the existing Wesley Creek 834S substation. The preferred alternatve is to complete an in and out connection to 7L106 in the Northwest Region of Alberta. The project is currently in Stage 3 out of 6 of the Connection Process and a Functional Specification is being drafted by the AESO with Planned In-service date of May 1, 2014 Facilities Owner Contact Robert Michaud Manager, Transmission Projects ATCO Electric 10035 105 Street Edmonton, AB T5J 2V6 Ph: 780-508-4896 Cell: 780-719-5697


3.2.10 Project 1321 – Shell Carmon Creek New for 2013 The proposed project has an in service date of July 1, 2015. A total of three 230 MW cogeneration units are planned with 70 MW of on-site load. Shell intends to build a customer owned 240/25/18 kV substation and seeks an Industrial System Designation for the project. All projects loads will be served from Shell's proposed substation. The transmission connection requested could be a double-circuit 240 kV line from Carmen Creek to Wesley Creek in the Northwest Region of Alberta (Alternatives currently being studied). Project is currently completing studies and is in Stage 2 of the Connection Process with planned ISD of July 1, 2015 Facilities Owner Contact Gilles Hétu, RET, MBA Project Manager Transmission Projects ATCO Electric 10035 105 Street Edmonton, AB T5J-2V6

Ph: 780-420-3686 Cell: 780-721-5226 AESO Contact: Vladimir Lopez Transmission Project Delivery Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 (T) 403-539-2819 [email protected]


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