Design of substations and power lines for the biomass plants of Fort St. James (40 MW) and Merritt (40 MW)

Canada

The Electrical substations and transmission lines design biomass British Columbia, carried out by IDOM, covers the development of necessary infrastructure to deliver power from the Fort St. James and Merritt biomass plants (each 40 MW) to the BCHydro grid. This Electrical substations and transmission lines design biomass British Columbia project includes basic and detailed engineering, preparation of official permitting projects, and technical support during procurement and construction phases, ensuring the efficient integration of renewable energy generated in Canada.

At the Fort St. James plant (40 MW), the system consists of:

• 69 kV AIS maneuvering yard.
• 69 kV overhead lines on wooden posts.

At the Merritt plant (40 MW), the system is composed of:

• 138 kV AIS maneuvering yard.
• 138 kV overhead lines, on 31 wooden or metal posts.

In both cases, the scope of the services provided has included basic engineering, detailed engineering, official projects for legalization, and technical assistance during the procurement phase. At the Merritt plant, IDOM has also provided technical assistance during the construction phase.

Power lines : Substations