Lindbergh Cogeneration Power Plant Alteration Connection (2034)

Strathcona Resources Ltd. (Strathcona Resources) has applied to the AESO for transmission system access to connect its approved Lindbergh Cogeneration Power Plant Alteration Connection (formerly the Cold Lake Area Energy Centre Project Connection) (Facility) in the Bonnyville area. Strathcona Resources’ request can be met by the following solution:

• Add one 144 kilovolt (kV) transmission line to connect the Facility to the existing 144 kV transmission line 7LA53 in a T-tap configuration.
• Add or modify associated equipment as required for the above transmission developments.

Abbreviated Needs Approval Process: Approval

The AESO approved the Lindbergh Cogeneration Power Plant Alteration Connection under Section 501.3 of the ISO rules, Abbreviated Needs Approval Process

• Lindbergh Cogeneration Power Plant Alteration Connection ANAP Approval Letter [Posted: Oct. 1, 2024]

Abbreviated Needs Approval Process: Notice of Consideration

The AESO intends to consider the need for the Lindbergh Cogeneration Power Plant Alteration Connection (formerly known as the Cold Lake Area Energy Centre) (Project) for approval under Section 501.3 of the ISO rules, Abbreviated Needs Approval Process, (ANAP Rule) on or after September 26, 2024. If stakeholders have any questions or concerns, please contact the AESO before this date.

The AESO has determined that the Project is eligible for consideration under the ANAP Rule because the following eligibility criteria have been met:

• Project costs are estimated to be approximately $12M and were classified as participant-related in accordance with the ISO tariff;
• the AESO has completed a participant involvement program (PIP) in accordance with the guidelines in Alberta Utilities Commission Rule 007;
• the Project is not anticipated to result in significant environmental effects; and
• no concerns or objections with the need for the Project have been raised. Prior to making its approval decision, the AESO will address additional stakeholder concerns that arise, if any.

Supporting information about this Project is available in the following documents:

• Engineering Connection Assessment [Posted: Sept.11, 2024]
• TFO Cost Estimate [Posted: Sept.11, 2024]
• AESO PIP Summary [Posted: Sept.11, 2024]

Market Participant Notification

• Market Participant Notification for the Lindbergh Cogeneration Power Plant Alteration Connection in the Bonnyville area [Posted: Aug. 8, 2024]

Need Overview

• Update - Need for the Cold Lake Area Energy Centre Project Connection in the Bonnyville area [Posted Aug. 24, 2023]
• Need for the Cold Lake Area Energy Centre Project Connection in the Bonnyville area [Posted: April 1, 2021]