Abengoa Awarded a Significant Power Transmission Line Contract in Canada
March 12 2015 - 2:54PM
- Approximately 400 km of overhead power transmission lines to be
constructed in the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova
Scotia.
- The project will increase the transmission capacity of
renewable and reliable energy between Newfoundland and Labrador and
Nova Scotia.
Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B/P SM) (Nasdaq:ABGB), the international company
that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainable
development in the energy and environment sectors, has been
selected by NSP Maritime Link Inc, a subsidiary of Emera Inc.
(TSE:EMA), to build just over 400 km of overhead power transmission
lines. The contract is valued at approximately US $155 million.
This work includes the development of several overhead
transmission lines. On the island of Newfoundland, Abengoa will
develop approximately 160 km of 230 kV AC transmission line from
the Granite Canal Substation to the Bottom Brook Substation; 142 km
of 200 kV HVDC from Bottom Brook to Cape Ray and 23 km of 5 kV
grounding line from Bottom Brook Converter Station to Indian Head.
In Nova Scotia, the company will build 46 km of 200 kV HVDC
transmission line from Point Aconi to the Woodbine Substation and
41 km of 5 kV grounding line from the Woodbine Converter Station to
Big Lorraine.
The Maritime Link Project is part of the plan to transmit clean
renewable and reliable energy from Newfoundland and Labrador to
Nova Scotia, improving the environment and reducing dependence on
fossil fuels in Atlantic Canada. This project will connect the
island of Newfoundland, through a 170 km subsea cable, with Nova
Scotia and the North American electricity system for the first time
in history.
Abengoa will ensure the highest levels of safety and quality in
every process. An average of 200 jobs will be created over the
construction period. The project is expected to take approximately
two years to complete.
This new project will further enhance Abengoa's experience in
power transmission, consolidating its leadership position in this
sector around the world and its commitment to the Canadian market.
The company has constructed more than 25,000 km of transmission
lines and 280 electrical substations in the last 10 years, helping
to develop power transport infrastructures.
Link to schematic Map of the NSP Maritime Link Project:
http://www.emeranl.com/site/media/emeranl/Documents/Regional%20Energy%20Development170.pdf
About Abengoa
Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B/P SM) (Nasdaq:ABGB) applies innovative
technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and
environment sectors, generating electricity from renewable
resources, converting biomass into biofuels and producing drinking
water from sea water. (www.abengoa.com)
CONTACT: Communication Department
Patricia Malo de Molina Melendez.
Tel. +34 954 93 71 11
E-mail: comunication@abengoa.com
Investor relations
Ignacio Garcia Alvear.
Tel. +34 954 937 111
E-mail: ir@abengoa.com