Saskatchewan-Alberta Tie Line Project
Rocky Mountain Power has partnered with LECTRIX LLC to perform the initial feasibility / fatal flaw assessment for a second back-to-back high voltage DC interconnection between Saskatchewan and Alberta. The Saskatchewan-Alberta Tie Line (SATL) project will be located in the Lloydminster region. LECTRIX and the RMP management team have previously worked together to perform the initial development work for the Montana-Alberta Tie Line project.
RMP is the majority owner in a project company called SATL Inc. The first phase of the SATL project will provide 150 MW of transfer capacity between Alberta (WECC) and Saskatchewan (MRO). The SATL development team will enter into negotiations with anchor tenants for up to 50% of the total capacity and the balance will be offered to potential shippers through an open season process. SATL is anticipated to provide regional reinforcement alternatives, enhanced reliability to both Alberta and Saskatchewan, as well as increased operational flexibility to manage the integration of greater renewable resources into both provinces.
Additional information on this project can be found at www.satl.ca.