Opal Gas Project Connection (2456)

Kiwetinohk Energy Corp. (Kiwetinohk) has applied to the AESO for transmission system access to connect its approved Opal Gas Project (Facility) in the Fox Creek area. Kiwetinohk’s 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 7L199 in a T-tap configuration;
• Increase the rating of the 144 kV transmission line 7L199 between the Facility T-tap point and the existing Fox Creek 741S substation; and
• Add or modify associated equipment as required for the above transmission developments.

Abbreviated Needs Approval Process: Approval

The AESO approved the Opal Gas Project Connection under Section 501.3 of the ISO rules, Abbreviated Needs Approval Process.

• Opal Gas Project Connection ANAP Approval Letter [Posted: Nov. 22, 2023]

Abbreviated Needs Approval Process: Notice of Consideration

The AESO intends to consider the need for the Opal Gas Project Connection (Project) for approval under Section 501.3 of the ISO rules, Abbreviated Needs Approval Process, (ANAP Rule) on or after Nov. 16, 2023. 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 $15M, of which $8M is classified as participant-related and $7M is classified as system-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: Nov. 1, 2023]
• Cost Estimates [Posted: Nov. 1, 2023]
• PIP Summary [Posted: Nov. 1, 2023]
• Environmental and Land Use Effects Assessment [Posted: Nov. 1, 2023]

Need Overview

• Opal Gas Project Connection in the Fox Creek area [Posted: Aug. 16, 2023]