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Partnering in support of local community groups in Cape Breton
To mark completion of the Maritime Link Project, industry and labour have partnered to support local community groups in Cape Breton.
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History Made with First Successful Energy Exchange across Emera’s Maritime Link
For the first time, electricity has been exchanged between the Island of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia through Emera’s Maritime Link Project. This is a historic milestone for the transformative interconnection and brings the Link within weeks of entering commercial operation when it will significantly improve the way energy is transmitted in Atlantic Canada.
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Maritime Link Safety Alert
Emera Newfoundland & Labrador is in the final stages of completing the Maritime Link Project. Energizing and testing of infrastructure is underway to prepare for operations over the coming weeks.
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Emera's first submarine cable successfully installed for the Maritime Link
St. John’s, NL - North America's longest submarine electricity cable has been successfully laid between the island of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia for Emera’s Maritime Link Project.
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Emera set to install North America’s longest submarine electricity cables
The first of North America’s two longest submarine electricity cables has arrived in Atlantic Canada onboard the cable laying vessel the Skagerrak. Integral to Emera’s Maritime Link Project, these cables each measure 170 km and weigh 5,500 tonnes – combined, the two cables weigh more than the Eiffel Tower.
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HDD boreholes complete - Maritime Link Project ready for subsea cable install in 2017
On Wednesday, August 17, the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) team completed the final borehole at Point Aconi, NS, marking a significant milestone for the Maritime Link Project. With the completion of the boreholes at Cape Breton and at Cape Ray, these cable landing sites are ready for installation of two subsea cables across the Cabot Strait by mid-2017.
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NSPML Replaces Transmission Line Contractor for Maritime Link Project
NSP Maritime Link Inc. (NSPML), a subsidiary of Emera Inc. (TSX: EMA), today announced a new transmission line contractor for the Maritime Link Project. The original contractor, Abengoa S.A., has been under ongoing global creditor protection proceedings that have hampered the company’s ability to perform its work.
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Emera NL Recognizes NS Contractors for Commitment to Workplace Diversity
Sydney, NS – Earlier today, Emera Newfoundland & Labrador recognized contractors for their commitment to workplace diversity during the construction of the Maritime Link Project. Contractors, including locally owned JonelJim Concrete Construction Ltd., were recognized as helping foster a more diverse and inclusive work environment for traditionally underrepresented groups.
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ENL Recognizes NL Contractors for Commitment to Workplace Diversity
Corner Brook, NL – Earlier today, Emera Newfoundland & Labrador (Emera NL) recognized several of its contractors for their commitment to workplace diversity during the construction of the Maritime Link Project.
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2015 Supplier Information Sessions
Emera Newfoundland & Labrador (ENL) is pleased to host Supplier Information Sessions with ABB and Abengoa, two of the largest contractors for the Maritime Link Project. As part of our ongoing commitment to engage the Nova Scotia business community, ABB and Abengoa will provide information related to each company’s specific work on the Maritime Link Project.
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Maritime Link officially launches new jobs website
Emera Newfoundland & Labrador has officially launched a new web-based jobs portal: www.MaritimeLinkJobs.com to provide job seekers with information about opportunities and to apply for work on the Maritime Link Project.
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Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq and NSPML finalize a Socio-Economic Agreement for the Maritime Link Project
The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs and NSP Maritime Link Inc. (NSPML), a subsidiary of Emera (TSE: EMA), formally signed a Socio-Economic Agreement for the Maritime Link Project.
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Abengoa S.A. Awarded Transmission Line Construction Contract
NSPML has awarded Abengoa S.A. with the contract for the construction of approximately 400 km of transmission lines in the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia for the Maritime Link Project.
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Maritime Link Benefits Agreement Creates Local Economic and Employment Opportunities
The governments of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador and NSP Maritime Link Inc., a subsidiary of Emera, today participated in a ground-breaking ceremony at the Bottom Brook construction site in Newfoundland and Labrador to recognize the start of co
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2014 Supplier Information Sessions
Emera Newfoundland & Labrador (ENL) is hosting Supplier Information Sessions as part of our ongoing commitment to engage the business community in Atlantic Canada. These sessions will help ensure that local suppliers have the latest information on contracting opportunities and procurement processes for the Maritime Link Project.
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ABB Canada Awarded Converter Station Contract
NSPML has awarded ABB with the contract to design and supply its HVDC Light Voltage Source Conversion (VSC) technology. The contract includes a full VSC bipolar configuration to further improve system availability as well as two converter stations for the ±200 kilovolt (kV) HVDC link. ABB will also supply two 230 kV alternating current (AC) substations in Newfoundland, one 345 kV AC substation in Nova Scotia and two cable transition stations. The project is scheduled for commissioning in 2017.
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Maritime Link Financing Trust Completes $1.3 Billion Bond Financing
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia - Emera Incorporated ("Emera") announces today that the Maritime Link Financing Trust (the “Issuer”) has completed its offering of $1,300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.50% bonds, designated as Series A, due December 1, 2052 (the “Bonds”), at a price of $999.57 per $1,000 principal amount of Bonds for aggregate gross proceeds to the Issuer of approximately $1.3 billion (the “Offering”).
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Emera Demonstrates Benefit of Federal Loan Guarantee for Nova Scotia Electricity Customers
Today, at an event hosted by the Federal Government, Emera (TSX: EMA) announced that with the backing of a Federal Loan Guarantee, Nova Scotia electricity customers will save approximately $325 million over the life of the Maritime Link Project.
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Point Aconi Information Session
Emera Newfoundland & Labrador (ENL) invites the public to attend a Public Information Session to learn more about the Maritime Transmission Link. This session is informal and members of the public are encouraged to attend at their convenience.
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Subsea Cable Contract Awarded
NSPML has awarded Nexans with the contract to design, manufacture and install the two subsea power cables and land cables for the Maritime Link Project.
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