Minnesota Power energises Great Northern Transmission Line, US
Minnesota Power — a division of ALLETE Company — has energised the Great Northern Transmission Line (GNTL).
Read MoreJune 11, 2020
Minnesota Power — a division of ALLETE Company — has energised the Great Northern Transmission Line (GNTL).
Read MoreAugust 26, 2019
The Manitoba–Minnesota Transmission Project (MMTP) received final pre-construction approvals from the Canadian National Energy Board (NCB) on August 22, 2019, so construction is now authorised to begin.
Read MoreAugust 14, 2019
The project will deliver clean hydropower generated by Manitoba Hydro to Minnesota.
Read MoreJuly 29, 2019
Reportedly, the development of the Great Northern Transmission Line is progressing as per schedule.
Read MoreJune 14, 2019
The Government of Canada has given conditional approval for Manitoba Hydro’s Manitoba–Minnesota Transmission Project (MMTP), following the decision report submitted by the Department of Natural Resources (NRCan).
Read MoreApril 8, 2019
The Manitoba Minister of Sustainable Development, Canada, has provided the environmental licence for the construction of Manitoba Hydro’s Manitoba–Minnesota Transmission Project (MMTP).
Read MoreNovember 15, 2018
The Canadian National Energy Board (NEB) has approved the construction of Manitoba Hydro’s Manitoba–Minnesota Transmission Project (MMTP), subject to 28 conditions (that relate to consultation with indigenous peoples, the environment, engineering standards, safety, and emergency response) and the approval of the Governor in Council.
Read MoreJune 11, 2018
The Canadian National Energy Board (NEB) is conducting various public hearings with the indigenous people and other stakeholders for the Manitoba–Minnesota Transmission Project (MMTP), being developed by Manitoba Hydro.
Read MoreApril 11, 2018
The demand for clean energy in several states of the US continues to present an economic opportunity for Canada to boost its electricity exports to the latter.
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2018
The Canadian National Energy Board (NEB) is planning to conduct a public hearing and environmental assessment for the Manitoba–Minnesota Transmission Project (MMTP), being developed by Manitoba Hydro.
Read MoreJanuary 3, 2018
Canadian National Energy Board (NEB) has recommended that Manitoba Hydro hold another round of public meetings before seeking approvals for its Manitoba–Minnesota Transmission Project (MMTP).
Read MoreNovember 7, 2017
The project is aimed at exporting electricity from Canada to the US. The MMTP will run from the Dorsey converter station to the Riel station in Manitoba and from there further on to the Manitoba–Minnesota border.
Read MoreOctober 10, 2017
Canadian Manitoba Clean Environment Commission is recommending that the province approve the Manitoba–Minnesota Transmission Project (MMTP), subject to some additional monitoring and communication requirements.
Read MoreDecember 11, 2016
The project is part of the plan of Minnesota Power and Canada-based Manitoba Hydro to deliver clean hydropower generated by Manitoba Hydro to Minnesota.
Read MoreNovember 28, 2016
The Department of Energy (DoE) has announced the notice of intent (NoI) for issuing Presidential Permit for the Great Northern Transmission Line Project.
Read MoreNovember 17, 2016
The US Department of Energy (DoE) has permitted the cross-border portion of the Great Northern Transmission Line. The project proposes to transport hydroelectric power generated by Canadian power utility Manitoba Hydro to regions of Minnesota and the upper Midwest in the United States (US).
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2016
The Koochiching County Board has authorised a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Minnesota Power to upgrade county roads to support transportation of heavy construction equipment needed during work on the proposed Great Northern Transmission Line.
Read MoreAugust 30, 2016
Construction works are likely begin in December 2016 on Great Northern Transmission Line, a cross-border project that proposes to transport hydroelectric power generated by Canadian power utility Manitoba Hydro to regions of Minnesota and the upper Midwest in the United States (US).
Read MoreFebruary 29, 2016
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has granted the route permit for the Great Northern Transmission Line, a cross-border project that proposes to transport hydroelectric power generated by Canadian power utility Manitoba Hydro to regions of Minnesota and the upper Midwest in the United States.
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2016
An administrative law judge (ALJ) with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has ruled on January 4, 2016 that Minnesota Power satisfied the criteria for the issuance of a route permit for the Minnesota portion of the Great Northern Transmission Line.
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