With respect to EGPI’s compliance with section 95 of the Electric Utilities Act, the AUC held that because EGPI did not submit confirmation of its compliance with section 95 of the Electric Utilities Act, the project could only be approved on the condition that EGPI must file the independent assessment and authorization of the Minister of Energy with the AUC confirming compliance with Section 95 of the Electric Utilities Act.
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Manitok Energy Inc. Applications for a Pipeline and Multiwell Oil Satellite Entice Field (2016 ABAER 002)
The AER approved both applications from Manitok without holding a public hearing.
Grand Rapids Pipeline GP Ltd. Compliance with Condition 11 of Decision 2014 ABAER 012 (2016 ABAER 001)
The AER cancelled the public hearing on the compliance of Grand Rapids Pipeline GP Ltd. with condition 11 from Decision 2014 ABAER 012 regarding routing issues. The AER was satisfied that the intent of condition 11 has been met by the route amendment proposed by Grand Rapids and by MEG Energy Corp.’s withdrawal of its objection. The panel therefore directed Grand Rapids to proceed with filing its proposed route amendment for a portion of line 21 under its licence.
Alberta Electric System Operator Needs Identification Document; ENMAX Power Corporation Facility Application – Foothills Area Transmission Development in the South of Calgary (Decision 3386-D01-2016)
The AUC approved the AESO’s NID application as filed, and approved ENMAX’s Project application along the preferred route.
AltaLink Management Ltd. Transmission Line 423L (Decision 3450-D01-2015)
The AUC found that the Application met the requirements of Rule 007, and was in the public interest. The AUC therefore granted AltaLink approval to construct the Project along the preferred route with the landowner suggested route option.
ENMAX Power Corporation Southwest Calgary Ring Road Transmission Line Relocation (Decision 20072-D01-2015)
ENMAX Power Corporation (“ENMAX”) filed applications with the AUC to alter and operate three 138-kilovolt (kV) transmission lines to accommodate construction of the Southwest Calgary ring road near Sarcee Trail and Glenmore Trail in Calgary, Alberta.
TransCanada PipeLines Limited King’s North Connection Pipeline Project (Reasons for Decision GHW-001-2014)
The NEB issued Order XG-T211-027-2015 and the associated conditions to approve the Project. The NEB also granted TransCanada’s request for exemptions from Section 30(1)(a) and 31 of the National Energy Board Act.
Mr. Yanke and Mr. Huebner Noise Complaints Oldman 2 Wind Farm (Decision 3521-D01-2015)
The AUC found that the Wind Farm was not in compliance with Rule 12, and ordered Mainstream to: (a) Immediately restrict operations of the wind turbines contributing to the non-compliance until otherwise ordered by the AUC; (b) File a letter with the AUC by August 5, 2015 confirming that the operations have been restricted, and detailing the measures taken to achieve compliance with Rule 12; and (c) File a new comprehensive sound level survey at the Yanke and Huebner residences if Mainstream applies to rescind the restricted operating conditions.
TransAlta MidAmerican Partnership Sundance 7 Power Plant (Decision 3183-D01-2015)
Download ReportFacility Application – Power Plant TransAlta MidAmerican Partnership, a partnership between TransAlta Canadian Gas Development LP and MEHC Canada Genco Limited Partnership (“TAMA Power”) applied for an 856-megawatt (“MW”) combined cycle natural gas and...
Pembina Pipeline Corporation Prehearing Meeting Applications for Two Pipelines Fox Creek to Namao (2015 ABAER 002)
Download ReportHearing Adjournment – Hearing ParticipationThe AER held a prehearing meeting in respect of two pipeline project proposals by Pembina Pipeline Corporation (“Pembina”), which would extend approximately 270 kilometres from Fox Creek, Alberta to Namao,...
ENMAX Power Corporation 138-2.82L and 138-2.83L Transmission Realignment (Decision 3368-D01-2015)
Download ReportLine RelocationENMAX Power Corporation’s (“ENMAX”) application to realign transmission lines 138-2.82L and 138-2.83L (the “Lines”) is as a result of Remington Development Corporation’s (“Remington”) decision to terminate its right-of-way agreement with...
NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. Application dated 8 November 2013 for the North Montney Mainline Project (Report GH-001-2014)
Download ReportFacility Application - CPCN - Tolling Methodology NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (“NGTL”) filed an application with the NEB on November 8, 2013 seeking approval to construct and operate the North Montney Mainline (“NMML”), designed to transport natural gas...