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NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 in a manner that permits the 900 MW testing for the LIL without risking any regional 2 system disruption should a trip of the 900MW power delivery unexpectedly occur during 3 the test. While NSPML does not play an offici...
AI summary The text discusses the 900 MW testing for the Lower Churchill Link (LIL) and NSPML's role in ensuring system stability during the test. NSPML supports the Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (NLH) and system operators, emphasizing the importance of its functionality for the test's success. The testing is a key milestone for NLH under contractual obligations.
1 Table 1 Title Proposed FTEs in 2026 Position Description Administrative Assistant 1.00 Provide administrative support to ENL team members. CONA Student (one at each site) 0.66 Assist in operations planning to support maintenance of Marit...
AI summary The document outlines proposed full-time equivalent (FTE) positions and their descriptions for the Maritime Link assets, including roles in administration, contracting, procurement, engineering, and regulatory affairs. These positions are part of the planning and maintenance efforts for the Maritime Link project.
NON-CONFIDENTIAL • Each HVDC is designed uniquely to integrate seamlessly (and provide grid solutions) for the grids being interconnected. Each piece of equipment is specifically designed for the facility and in fact equipment ratings diff...
AI summary The document discusses the unique design and operational challenges of HVDC systems, particularly the Maritime Link project. It highlights the limited number of HVDC OEMs, proprietary technology, and the scarcity of spare parts, which increase operational and obsolescence risks. These factors necessitate higher capital costs for spares and specialized expertise.
AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT OPERATIONS AGREEMENT July 31, 2014
AI summary This document is the Amended and Restated Joint Operations Agreement dated July 31, 2014, which outlines the operational arrangements between Nova Scotia Power and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro for the HVDC transmission system.
" Service Life " means: - (a) with reference to the Transmission Assets, the period of time immediately following Commissioning during which each of the Transmission Assets can continue to transmit Energy and Capacity at required reliabili...
AI summary The text defines key terms related to the service life of Transmission Assets and the MFP, specifying the period during which these assets can operate at required reliability and output levels, with new service lives established upon redevelopment. Other terms such as Special Items, Specified Dispute, Supporting Material, and System Operator are also defined.
FORMAL AGREEMENTS - 1. Maritime Link Joint Development Agreement - 2. Energy and Capacity Agreement - 3. Maritime Link (Nalcor) Transmission Service Agreement - 4. Maritime Link (Emera) Transmission Service Agreement - 5. Nova Scotia Trans...
AI summary The document lists a series of formal agreements related to energy and transmission services, including joint development agreements, transmission service agreements, and inter-provincial agreements.
3.3 One Week Schedule The first week of each Four Week Schedule (the " One Week Schedule ") will establish the final delivery schedule for Nalcor Supplied Energy during each day of such week, and day-ahead schedules will be implemented acc...
AI summary The One Week Schedule sets the final delivery schedule for Nalcor Supplied Energy each week, with day-ahead schedules following Steps 1B(a) and 2B in Section 4.1. Changes to the schedule require mutual agreement between Nalcor and NSPI, with each party acting in its own interests.
riff. This contingency shall excuse performance for the duration of the interruption or curtailment notwithstanding the provisions of the definition of "Force Majeure" in Section 1.23 to the contrary. "Firm Transmission Contingent - Delive...
AI summary The text defines 'Firm Transmission Contingent - Delivery Point' and 'Firm (No Force Majeure)' in the context of transmission interruptions or curtailments. It outlines conditions under which performance is excused due to transmission issues at the delivery point, and contrasts this with 'Firm (No Force Majeure)', where failure to perform results in damages.
n to serve. "Non-Firm" means, with respect to a Transaction, that delivery or receipt of the Product may be interrupted for any reason or for no reason, without liability on the part of either Party. "System Firm" means that the Product wi...
AI summary The text defines 'Non-Firm' and 'System Firm' in the context of transactions, outlining conditions under which delivery or receipt of a product may be interrupted without liability. It details scenarios where performance by either party is excused, such as emergencies, force majeure, and transmission contingencies.
2.1 Provision of Balancing Services In accordance with this Agreement, Emera shall deliver Balancing Energy to Nalcor and Nalcor shall redeliver Balancing Energy to Emera for the purpose of balancing the intermittent output of the Alternat...
AI summary Emera is required to deliver Balancing Energy to Nalcor, which will then redeliver it to Emera to balance the output from Alternative Generation Facilities.
(b) Delivery of Balancing Energy by Emera - (i) At any time during each Balancing Period and without prior scheduling, but subject to Section 2.3(b)(ii) , Emera may deliver Balancing Energy to Nalcor using automatic generation control or a...
AI summary This section outlines the procedures for Emera to deliver Balancing Energy to Nalcor, including limitations on delivery rates, ramp rates, and compliance with the Interconnection Operators Agreement. It also allows for concurrent redelivery of Balancing Energy by Nalcor to Emera, with exceptions for Forgivable Events.
MFP " means a hydro-electric generation plant on the Churchill River in the vicinity of Muskrat Falls, NL, to be constructed by an Affiliate of Nalcor; " NB " means the Province of New Brunswick; " NB-Maine Border " means the point of inte...
AI summary The text defines key terms and acronyms related to energy infrastructure and regulatory frameworks in Atlantic Canada, including hydro-electric generation, transmission systems, and interprovincial boundaries.
4.1 Construction of Muskrat Falls Plant and Labrador-Island Link (a) Construction Standards - Nalcor shall ensure that the Muskrat Falls Plant, the necessary upgrades to the Island Interconnected System and the Labrador-Island Link are des...
AI summary This section outlines the construction standards for the Muskrat Falls Plant and Labrador-Island Link, requiring Nalcor to ensure compliance with Good Utility Practice and Applicable Law to deliver the Nova Scotia Block.
10.2 Allocation of Muskrat Falls Output If the Muskrat Falls Plant is unable because of a Forgivable Event to generate Energy and Capacity at its full rated capacity in any hour during which Energy comprising a portion of the Nova Scotia B...
AI summary The document outlines the prioritization of energy curtailments when the Muskrat Falls Plant is unable to generate full capacity due to a Forgivable Event. Non-firm or interruptible sales are curtailed first, followed by firm or noninterruptible sales on a pro-rata basis.
10.4 No New Firm Sales during a Curtailment Nalcor shall not change any delivery schedule or enter into any contractual arrangements for firm sales of Energy, and Emera shall not change the delivery schedule of the Nova Scotia Block during...
AI summary During a curtailment period, Nalcor is prohibited from altering delivery schedules or entering into firm sales contracts for energy, and Emera must not change the delivery schedule of the Nova Scotia Block if such actions could impact curtailment priority and the delivery of energy to the Delivery Point.
10.5 Failure to Deliver Not Excusable Nalcor shall not rely on Good Utility Practice to suspend or reduce delivery of the Nova Scotia Block in order to redirect the output of the MFP to supply NL Native Load unless such suspension or reduc...
AI summary Nalcor is prohibited from using Good Utility Practice to suspend or reduce the delivery of the Nova Scotia Block to redirect MFP output to NL Native Load, unless explicitly allowed under Section 10.2 or 10.3.
FORMAL AGREEMENTS - 1. Maritime Link Joint Development Agreement - 2. Energy and Capacity Agreement - 3. Maritime Link (Nalcor) Transmission Service Agreement - 4. Maritime Link (Emera) Transmission Service Agreement - 5. Nova Scotia Trans...
AI summary The document lists a series of formal agreements related to energy and transmission services, including joint development agreements, transmission service agreements, and inter-provincial agreements.
3.2 LIL Losses Determination The Energy losses on the LIL during a Reference Period are all losses calculated during that Reference Period from the 315 kV AC side of the LIL in Labrador to the 230 kV AC bus at Soldiers Pond.
AI summary This section outlines the determination of energy losses on the Lower Island Link (LIL) during a Reference Period, specifying that losses are calculated from the 315 kV AC side in Labrador to the 230 kV AC bus at Soldiers Pond.
3.3 Island Interconnected System Losses Determination The Energy losses on the Island Interconnected System during a Reference Period are all 230 kV transmission line losses and the losses associated with the voltage support equipment such...
AI summary The Energy losses on the Island Interconnected System are determined by calculating 230 kV transmission line losses and losses from voltage support equipment during a Reference Period. These losses are calculated as the difference between the net energy received and net energy delivered at each measurement point on the 230 kV network.
3.4 ML Losses Determination The Maritime Link losses are all Energy losses from the 230 kV bus at Bottom Brook to the Delivery Point during a Reference Period, calculated in accordance with the MLETSA.
AI summary This section outlines the determination of Maritime Link losses, which are energy losses calculated from the 230 kV bus at Bottom Brook to the Delivery Point during a Reference Period, in accordance with the MLETSA.
2. Scheduling and Deliveries - (a) The time periods referred to in this Section 2 shall apply notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1.2(j) of the Agreement. - (b) Scheduling and delivery provisions are subject to the NS System Operator...
AI summary This section outlines the scheduling and delivery obligations for the Nova Scotia Block and Supplemental Energy, specifying delivery periods, daily schedule requirements, and procedures for cooperation between Nalcor and Emera, with specific reference to peak and off-peak hours and potential disputes.
(a) Time for Delivery - (i) Nalcor shall deliver Block A Undelivered Energy (" Base Energy ") during the corresponding periods of Peak Hours and Off Peak Hours which had been scheduled for the original deliveries of such Energy over such p...
AI summary Nalcor is required to deliver Base Energy and Compensation Energy during specific periods, following the Late Delivery Procedure outlined in Section 5(b) of Schedule 5, as determined by the Parties.