Topic:"Distribution Planning" in M13142

Introduction NSPML contracted Seaforth Geosurveys to conduct a partial, nearshore survey of the two Maritime Link subsea cables and cable protection on the Newfoundland (NL) portion of the cables to focus on areas where changes to localize...

AI summary NSPML commissioned a survey of subsea cables on the NL portion of the Maritime Link following storm Fiona in 2022. The survey, conducted in April and May 2026, provided data used for the 2026 phase of the Cable Protection Project, completed in August 2026.

1. GENERAL On May 26th and 27thth Independent Engineer (IE) team visited Bottom Brook Converter Station, Indian Head Electrode Site and Cape Ray Transition Compound and conducted visual spot checks of HVDC transmission line towers as well...

AI summary An Independent Engineer (IE) team visited several sites related to the NSPML project, including Bottom Brook Converter Station, Indian Head Electrode Site, and Cape Ray Transition Compound, conducting visual inspections of HVDC and HVAC transmission lines. The trip was coordinated by Eric Cayouette and involved NSPML management and a representative from Natural Resources Canada.

d) Transmission and Grounding Lines - Two helicopter patrols of each line are planned for 2026; in Q2 (NL complete, NS to be scheduled) and Q4. - Drone inspection of transmission line structures in 2026, currently planning inspections of r...

AI summary The document outlines plans for helicopter patrols and drone inspections of transmission and grounding lines in 2026, including specific timelines and coverage areas for both Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.

i) HVDC Special Initiatives: • Data diode development to enhance operational visibility includes automatic transfer of post- fault TFR and event lists.

AI summary The HVDC Special Initiatives section discusses the development of data diodes to improve operational visibility, including the automatic transfer of post-fault TFR and event lists.