Topic:"Capital Expenditures" in M03084

An Emera Company UARB APPRO VAL SHEET Project Title: LIN3-ESP Gas Flow Modifica ation CI Number: 30954 Capital Project A uthorization Head Office Use: ATO · · Project Number: Final Cost Date: April 30, 2010 Location: Division: a la adada V...

AI summary The document outlines a capital project authorization for a gas flow modification project by an Emera Company, including budget estimates, project timelines, and approval details from the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.

2010 03/09 Forecast Forecast Start 06/30/2010 Operational 10/01/2011 Final Cost 11/25/2011 2010 $447,272.67 2011 $1,049,791.79 Total: $1,497,064.46 Original Cost: $0.00 The Lingan Unit #3 electrostatic precipitator (ESP) requires upgrading...

AI summary The Lingan Unit #3 electrostatic precipitator (ESP) requires upgrading to support the combustion of low sulphur compliance coal. Forecast data includes start, operational, and final cost dates, along with projected costs for 2010 and 2011.

Summary of Related Cl's +1- 2 years 2009 - CI 38442 LlN2-ESP Gas Flow Modification $1,716,730 2010 - CI36902 LlN1- ESP Gas Flow Modification $1,500,000 CI Number . 30954 - L1N3-ESP Gas Flow Modification Project Number Parent CI Number Appr...

AI summary The text provides a summary of related cost items (CI) from 2009 to 2010, including gas flow modification projects with associated costs and budget versions, such as the 2010 ACE Plan (New AFUDC).

Capital Item Accounts Acct Actv Account Activity Forecast Amount Amount Variance 094· 094 - Interest Capitalized 17,092 0 17,092 012 004 012 - Materials 004 - SGP - Misc.Equipment 450,000 0 450,000 013 004 013 - POWER PRODUCTION Contracts...

AI summary The table presents capital item accounts with details on forecasted amounts, actual amounts, and variances. Accounts include interest capitalized, materials, power production contracts, and thermal and hydro contracts. The total cost is listed as $1,473,990.

Why do this project this way? NSPI evaluated commercially available alternatives to improve ESP operating performance at Lingan. All of the alternatives start with maximizing the performance capacity and range of the existing ESP. To achie...

AI summary NSPI evaluated alternatives to improve ESP performance at Lingan, focusing on upgrading flue gas flow devices to meet industry guidelines. The project, CI Number 30954 L1N3-ESP Gas Flow Modification, involves revising cost estimates from ACE 2010 due to updated submissions.

Rev. Item Description Unit 1 Budget Estimate Totals 1.1 NSP In - House EnQineerinQ Services Generation Services 15,000 Plant Engineering 15,000 Site Supervision 15,000 Plant Labour - Env. Equip Reg. Plant Labour - Env. Equip Term Plant Lab...

AI summary The document presents a budget estimate for NSP In-House Engineering Services, including categories such as Generation Services, Plant Engineering, and Site Supervision, with various line items and associated costs. It also includes estimates for materials, shipping, and contracts.

Rev. 24-Mar-10 o Item Description Unit 1 Budget Estimate Totals Boiler installation contract services: Estimate based on Unit 2 ESP Flow Modifications project in 2009 (CI#38442) I?:\ t:J) Insulation & cladding repair/replace. 50,000 ESP in...

AI summary The document outlines a project budget for boiler installation and related services, including insulation, ESP inspection, and staging. It includes estimates for various costs, contingency charges, and AlO charges, with a total project estimate of approximately $1,497,064.46. The exchange rate is also noted as $1.04 CON.

LIN3 ESP Flow Modification Reference Notes Budget Year 2010 Division Power Production Department Lingan Generating station Date 22-Mar CI number 30954 Note 1 Flow distribution device As per the estimate submitted by Neundorfer, the capital...

AI summary The document outlines various cost estimates and considerations related to modifications at the Lingan Generating Station, including capital costs for flow distribution devices, material costs for hopper ash removal, and site supervision expenses. These estimates are based on prior projects and include contingency costs.

- 3) Site Commissioning services. All pricing is in Canadian D Payment is ollars and all products a are FOB FPS Factory Nova Scotia, Canada. Project Price: (5) Which includes: , Allen Bradley Equipment: Engineering Service: , - Commissioni...

AI summary The text discusses Site Commissioning services, including pricing details and terms of delivery. It also references the NSPI - 2010 Annual Capital Expenditure Plan and responses to UARB Information Requests.

REDACTED 1 Generation Responses 2 3 Request ffi-G17: 4 5 ESP Gas Flow Modification, and page 48, CI# With respect to page 42, CI# 36902, L1N1 - 6 30954, LIN 3 ESP Gas Flow Modification. 7 8 a) Please provide copies of correspondence, studi...

AI summary The document discusses a request for information regarding the ESP Gas Flow Modification project, including correspondence, studies, and reports from 2010. NSP explains that the project is a continuation of the ESP flow modification program, and clarifies that the 2010 LIN 3 outage was not long enough to complete the installation, which is now scheduled for 2011.

June 9, 2010 Nancy McNeil Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3 rd Floor P.O. Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: CI # 30954 - Confidential Lin 3 ESP Gas Flow Modification - P-128.10 Resp...

AI summary NSPI asserts that contract costs and budget estimates related to a gas flow modification project are confidential to prevent suppliers from gaining competitive advantages and to protect customer rates, which are cost-based. Disclosure could lead to higher prices and reduced competition.

NON - CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Reference column 3 of the capital cost estimate. 4 5 a) The column is titled "Unit 1 budget estimate" Please confirm that this is a typo and 6 it should say Unit 3 budget estimate. 7 8 b) The February...

AI summary The document addresses a request regarding a capital cost estimate for Lingan Unit 3. The request questions the accuracy of the column title and the validity of the estimate for Unit 3. NSPI confirms that the estimate is valid for Unit 3 and acknowledges a typographical error in the column title.

REDACTED 1 Request IR-2: 2 3 Reference capital cost estimate, backup item 2a. 4 5 The capital cost table shows a value of $XXXX. However, the backup for item 2a, Diamond 6 Canapower quote, shows a total estimate of only $XXXXXX. Please rec...

AI summary A request seeks reconciliation between a capital cost estimate in a table and a backup quote from Diamond Canapower. The response explains the discrepancy is due to a contingency added based on past project experience, specifically the Lingan Unit 2 ESP Gas Flow Modification project in 2009.

_ 22-Mar '" WM4 (exchange rate , the capital cost associated with the flow distribution device is Allen Bradley hardware, engineering REDACTED 1 Request IR-3: 2 3 Reference capital cost estimate, backup item 3. 4 5 The capital cost table s...

AI summary The text discusses discrepancies in capital cost estimates for projects, including the Lingan Unit 2 ESP Gas Flow Modification project in 2009, and explains the differences as due to contingencies added for potential costs during construction. Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) acknowledges oversight in the original filing and notes the need for UARB final cost approval for certain items.