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NEWS: Hydro One Limited (Hydro One) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hydro One Networks Inc., has entered into an agreement to purchase an approximately 48 per cent interest in the East-West Tie Limited Partnership from affiliates of OMERS Infrastructure Management Inc. (OMERS) and Enbridge Transmission Holdings Inc. (Enbridge). From Michael Hill, Executive Vice President and Global Head of OMERS Infrastructure: "We are very proud of our 12-year partnership with co-shareholders and our collaboration with First Nations to develop and operationalize the East-West Tie. Hydro One, a prominent Canadian company that already owns and operates more than 90 per cent of Ontario's transmission network, was considered the best strategic partner to support the company’s continued reliable operations.”

Ørsted has today confirmed an investment of up to £100 million into the UK supply chain to produce integral components and services for its Hornsea 3 wind farm 👏 In total, the investment will support more than 3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ jobs in the North of England! JDR Cable Systems | Severfield | Smulders https://lnkd.in/dN3N6XgM

"Ørsted has contracted the north of England firms, JDR Cable Systems, Severfield and Smulders, to work on the £8.5 billion #renewableenergy development. The firm said that the announced contracts are worth between £75 and £100m. Managing director of Hornsea 3, Luke Bridgman said: “We value our partnerships with local suppliers and our continued commitment to working with the UK supply chain is reinforced today with these contract announcements.” https://lnkd.in/d9DFNbf7

Hydro One has a long history of owning and operating transmission infrastructure in northern Ontario, and today, we signed an agreement to expand our ownership in the transmission system in the region. We have entered into an agreement to purchase an approximately 48 per cent interest in the East-West Tie Limited Partnership. By investing in this critical transmission infrastructure, we not only support the reliable delivery of electricity but also contribute to the long-term economic opportunities and shared prosperity in the region. We look forward to our partnership with the Bamkushwada Limited Partnership, a consortium of six First Nations, and affiliates of NextEra Energy Canada, LP. Read more: https://ow.ly/K9Oi50UuAgg

TKF awarded a turnkey inter-array cable contract by Inch Cape Offshore Limited for the Inch Cape Wind Farm, located off the East Coast of Scotland. The contract has a total value of approximately €200 million. Walter Heerts, Business Line Director Subsea at TKF says: “We are delighted to work with Inch Cape Offshore Limited on this project. The award of this contract highlights our commitment and close collaboration to power the energy transition. The project will benefit from our innovative cable design in terms of efficiency and sustainability.” Read more >> https://lnkd.in/es6NGnxs #offshorewind #energietransition #elektrification

An initial five-station network is planned to be completed by the end of 2027, with stations in Sheffield, Immingham, Warrington, Corby and Towcester. Aegis Energy will begin construction on the first of these stations this year. https://lnkd.in/eFepEEEF

Check out this excellent discussion in Utility Dive on designing, building and obtaining permits for underground power systems from knowledgeable & experienced specialists at Burns & McDonnell: Thomas Konopka on permitting, Anna Sleeter, P.E. on design & Wally Petrovic on construction.   "Of course, the way utility work is done today is different than in the past and different from how it will be done in the future. Innovations such as ground penetrating radar, which provides increased visibility below the ground’s surface, and remote equipment operation, which minimizes human exposure to hazardous work elements, help make underground construction safer. But, ultimately, no matter the era lived in or the technology used, deftly mastering intricate design, permitting and construction processes for complicated underground electric utility projects is crucial to success and takes an experienced team." #powerdelivery #undergrounding #powerlines #expert #insight #powergrid #criticalinfrastructure #construction #underground #power #electricity #infrastructure #damageprevention #gridresilience #gridreliability #gridmodernization #PDi2 https://lnkd.in/ehVKd_zD

LPO running through the tape (and, I hope, will keep running after that!). Government-enabled, private sector-led industrial strategy. Rebuilding the grid and expanding electricity generation should be a priority for everyone, given the urgent needs from wildfires, winter storms, and load growth.

Kiewit's power delivery sector has seen impressive growth in recent years, now representing one-third of our total power market. This expansion reflects the global shift in energy sources and the increasing demand for reliable energy infrastructure. Read more about how Kiewit is empowering the future in the power delivery sector: https://bit.ly/3WUNJR2 #KiewitEmployee

Kiewit's power delivery sector has seen impressive growth in recent years, now representing one-third of our total power market. This expansion reflects the global shift in energy sources and the increasing demand for reliable energy infrastructure. Read more about how Kiewit is empowering the future in the power delivery sector: https://bit.ly/3WUNJR2 #KiewitEmployee