Hydro One Selects AtkinsRéalis for Substation Expansion
AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. (TSX: ATRL), a leading engineering services and nuclear company with global offices, has been chosen by Hydro One Networks Inc. (Hydro One) for a multi-year Owner's Engineer role to expand the Bowmanville Switching Station. Hydro One is an Ontario-based utility with nearly 10,000 employees.
Project Overview
The Bowmanville Switching Station, located opposite the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, will be expanded to support the connection of four planned Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) being developed by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) at the nearby Darlington New Nuclear Project site.
"Delivering nation-building energy projects in Canada and around the world has been a hallmark of our work in the Power & Renewables sector for decades," said Ian L. Edwards, President and CEO of AtkinsRéalis.
"Our sector has been involved in marquee projects globally, supported by our centre of excellence in Canada. AtkinsRéalis is perfectly suited to deliver work on this substation, which is a critical link in supplying electricity from the Darlington New Nuclear Project to the people of southern Ontario, including Toronto."
This expansion will play a crucial role in integrating power from the new SMRs into the regional grid, enhancing energy supply for southern Ontario and Toronto.
Key Facts
- AtkinsRéalis is the Owner's Engineer for the Bowmanville Switching Station expansion.
- The station supports connection of four new SMRs by Ontario Power Generation.
- Hydro One employs almost 10,000 people in Ontario.
- The substation is critical for transmitting clean nuclear power to southern Ontario and Toronto.
Author's summary: AtkinsRéalis is leading the crucial expansion of a key Ontario substation, enabling power integration from four new SMRs to support Toronto and southern Ontario's electricity needs.
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