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    Suncor Base Plant Cogeneration Facility Connection (2082)

    Suncor Energy Inc.(Suncor) has applied to the AESO for transmission system access to connect its approved Suncor Base Plant Cogeneration Facility(Facility) in the Fort McMurray area. Suncor’s request can be met by the following solution:

    • Add two 240 kilovolt (kV) circuits to connect the existing Voyageur 29EDD-94 substation to the existing Thickwood Hills 951S substation.
    • Modify the Thickwood Hills 951S substation, including adding three 240 kV circuit breakers.
    • Add or modify associated equipment as required for the above transmission developments.

    Need Overview

    Need for the Suncor Base Plant Cogeneration Facility Connection in the Fort McMurray area [Posted: August 20, 2019]

    Update - Need for the Suncor Base Plant Cogeneration Facility Connection in the Fort McMurray area [Posted: March 10, 2020]

    Market Participant Notification 

    Market Participant Notification for the Suncor Base Plant Cogeneration Facility Connection in the Fort McMurray area [Posted: Aug. 28, 2020]

    Notice of Filing

    Notice of Filing for the Suncor Base Plant Cogeneration Facility Connection [Posted: Sept 29, 2020]

    Needs Identification Document

    Suncor Base Plant Cogeneration Facility Connection Needs Identification Document [Posted: October 30, 2020]

    Appendix A - Connection Assessment
    Appendix B - TFO Capital Cost Estimates
    Appendix C - AESO Participant Involvement Program
    Appendix D - Commission Rule 007, Section 6.2.2 NID23(3) and NID25(2)

    Latest updates

    • Oct. 30, 2020 AESO NID Filed: Suncor Base Plant Cogeneration Facility Connection
    • Sep. 29, 2020 Notice of Filing: Suncor Base Plant Cogeneration Facility Connection
    • Aug. 28, 2020 Market Participant Notification for the Suncor Base Plant Cogeneration Facility Connection in the Fort McMurray area
    • Mar. 10, 2020 Updated Need Overview: Suncor Base Plant Cogeneration Facility Connection
    • Aug. 20, 2019 Need Overview: Suncor Base Plant Cogeneration Facility Connection