Alberta Electric System Operator
Long Term Critical Transmission Outages > 10 days (Revised 2014-03-05)

The table below contains the critical transmission maintenance outages submitted as tentative to the AESO.
These Outages have not yet necessarily been approved, but are listed for awareness and coordination purposes.
An Outage has been considered critical for this table if it affects:
  • A 500 kV Line, Breaker, Bus or Transformation,
  • A 240 kV Line, Breaker, Bus or Transformation,
  • The interconnection of the AIES to an external transmission system, specifically the BC intertie, the Saskatchewan intertie or the Montana intertie,
  • A significant component of the AIES, is an interconnecting element between transmission facility owners, or connects a generating units to the AIES,
  • Elements which impact cutplane operating limits,
  • Requires curtailing generation to facilitate the outage
Note: Where a transmission outage requires generation curtailments, the adjustments to generation will typically happen in the hours before the scheduled transmission outage and in the hour after the element is returned to service.

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Owner From To Duration Element Scheduled Activity Affected Intertie
ATCO 21-Nov-13 08:00 30-Jun-14 16:00 222 Days
Continuous
732s 503R (732s Mitsue) Forced Outage  
ALTALINK 18-Dec-13 08:00 31-May-14 16:00 165 Days
Continuous
89s 1852 (89s Ellerslie) Heartland project  
ALTALINK 01-Feb-14 08:00 28-Apr-14 08:00 86 Days
Continuous
102s R7 (102s Langdon) move reactors from 102s to 520s - affects 1201L reclosing - WATL  
ALTALINK 03-Feb-14 10:30 25-Mar-14 17:30 51 Days
Continuous
935L (324s Cassils - 356s Milo) re conductor STR’s #87 to #104  
ALTALINK 24-Feb-14 09:00 20-Mar-14 17:00 25 Days
Continuous
310p 1952 (310p Sundance) replace breaker, CTs, breaker fail relay  
ENMAX 01-Mar-14 08:00 31-Mar-14 16:00 31 Days
Continuous
38.1C (ENMAX 38) low SF6 (forced outage) AB-BC
ENMAX 01-Mar-14 08:00 31-Mar-14 16:00 31 Days
Continuous
14.1C (ENMAX 14), 14.2C (ENMAX 14) forced outage AB-BC
ALTALINK 05-Mar-14 07:00 15-Apr-14 17:00 42 Days
Continuous
1003L (74s Janet - ENMAX 25) L to J: 1003L rebuild L9 diameter - new switchs, CT, CVT - P&C, SCADA & Telecom.  
ALTALINK 05-Mar-14 07:30 15-May-14 17:00 72 Days
Continuous
1071L (103s Goose Lake - 205s Castle Rock Ridge) string new 1071L & 994L to 312s Fidler.  
ALTALINK 06-Mar-14 07:30 17-Mar-14 19:00 12 Days
Continuous
903L (17s Benalto - 320p Keephills) string 1325L over 903L & 190L - WATL AB-BC
ALTALINK 12-Mar-14 08:00 28-Mar-14 12:00 17 Days
Continuous
1036L (370s North Lethbridge - 356s Milo) Re-terminate at 554s Travers - BSR  
ALTALINK 15-Mar-14 06:30 15-Mar-14 15:00 8.5 Hours
Daily
74s C3 (74s Janet), 74s C4 (74s Janet), 74s T2 (74s Janet) L to J project. De- energize: Create open point for bus construction expansion and re-energize T2. AB-BC
ENMAX 17-Mar-14 08:00 19-Mar-14 16:00 3 Days
Continuous
25s Bus SW/MD Mtce (151, 150, 149, 145, 137, 131)  
ALTALINK 17-Mar-14 13:00 18-Mar-14 14:00 25 Hours
Continuous
89s1552 - GOI 240kV Breaker Maintenance  
ALTALINK 19-Mar-14 08:00 19-Mar-14 12:00 4 Hours
Daily
250p11 (250s Bighorn) maintenance  
ALTALINK 19-Mar-14 08:00 19-Mar-14 17:00 9 Hours
Daily
74s2252 - GOI oil leak on grading caps  
ALTALINK 19-Mar-14 12:00 19-Mar-14 16:00 4 Hours
Daily
250p22 (250p Bighorn) maintenance  
ALTALINK 20-Mar-14 08:30 20-Mar-14 09:00 30 Mins
Daily
310p2552 Advice Trip test from 310p1952 new breaker fail relay  
ALTALINK 20-Mar-14 10:00 20-Mar-14 10:30 30 Mins
Daily
310p2252 Advice Trip test from 310p1952 new breaker fail relay  
ALTALINK 20-Mar-14 11:00 20-Mar-14 11:30 30 Mins
Daily
310p1652 Advice Trip test from 310p1952 new breaker fail relay  
ALTALINK 20-Mar-14 12:00 20-Mar-14 12:30 30 Mins
Daily
310p1352 Advice Trip test from 310p1952 new breaker fail relay  
ALTALINK 20-Mar-14 13:00 20-Mar-14 13:30 30 Mins
Daily
310p1052 Advice Trip test from 310p1952 new breaker fail relay  
ALTALINK 20-Mar-14 14:00 20-Mar-14 14:30 30 Mins
Daily
310p752 Advice Trip test from 310p1952 new breaker fail relay  
ALTALINK 20-Mar-14 15:00 20-Mar-14 15:30 30 Mins
Daily
310p452 Advice Trip test from 310p1952 new breaker fail relay  
ALTALINK 20-Mar-14 16:00 20-Mar-14 16:30 30 Mins
Daily
310p152 Advice Trip test from 310p1952 new breaker fail relay  
ALTALINK 20-Mar-14 17:00 20-Mar-14 17:30 30 Mins
Daily
310p2852 Advice Trip test from 310p1952 new breaker fail relay  
ALTALINK 20-Mar-14 17:30 20-Mar-14 19:00 90 Mins
Daily
922L (310p Sundance - 17s Benalto) Trip test to 310p2052, energize new 310p1952 & CTs AB-BC
EPCOR 24-Mar-14 08:00 28-Mar-14 16:00 5 Days
Continuous
805S Trans #3 CVT Replacement  
ALTALINK 24-Mar-14 10:00 27-Mar-14 15:00 4 Days
Continuous
905L (19s - 37s) GOI Conductor Repair  
ALTALINK 25-Mar-14 08:00 27-Mar-14 17:00 3 Days
Continuous
17s6 - GOI 240kV breaker maintenance  
ALTALINK 27-Mar-14 08:00 27-Mar-14 14:00 6 Hours
Daily
283s31 (C1) - GOI 138kV Breaker Maintenance  
ALTALINK 27-Mar-14 08:00 27-Mar-14 17:00 9 Hours
Daily
77s T2 TX18521 - GOI T2 Maintenance  
ALTALINK 30-Mar-14 08:00 31-Mar-14 16:00 2 Days
Continuous
1005L (120s - 356s) GOI Remove temporary bypass - BSR  
ALTALINK 31-Mar-14 08:00 11-Apr-14 16:00 12 Days
Continuous
83s T1 & 25kV Bus 1 GOI Replace various switches, LAs, insualtors  
ENMAX 01-Apr-14 08:00 02-Apr-14 16:00 2 Days
Continuous
162B240-RB136 Dashpot maint on 162B240-RB136  
ALTALINK 01-Apr-14 09:00 01-Apr-14 17:00 8 Hours
Daily
650s70 & T3 - GOI 650s70 Replace Latch  
ATCO 02-Apr-14 08:00 06-Apr-14 18:00 5 Days
Continuous
9L57 CONNECT LINES9L57 TOBIRCHWOOD (LINES WILL NOT BE CONNECTED INTO BIRCHWOOD A BYPASS WILLBE INSTALLED)  
ENMAX 03-Apr-14 08:00 03-Apr-14 16:00 8 Hours
Continuous
1080L Maint 65MD240-1080, SW 133, SW134  
ENMAX 05-Apr-14 08:00 07-Apr-14 16:00 3 Days
Continuous
917L Activity  
ALTALINK 07-Apr-14 08:00 08-Apr-14 17:00 2 Days
Continuous
305s 138kV West Bus (712L, C1) & 739L GO Replace 305s1, create open point 'A', repair 305s24 hotspot  
ALTALINK 07-Apr-14 14:00 07-Apr-14 17:00 3 Hours
Daily
72s852 - GOI 240kV Breaker Maintenance  
ALTALINK 08-Apr-14 08:00 10-Apr-14 17:00 3 Days
Continuous
28s41 - GOI 240kV breaker maintenance  
ALTALINK 08-Apr-14 08:00 10-Apr-14 17:00 3 Days
Continuous
17s9 - GOI 240kV breaker maintenance  
ALTALINK 09-Apr-14 08:00 14-Apr-14 17:00 6 Days
Continuous
305s 138kV East Bus & 739L (C1) GOI Replace 305s3 & 305s4, repair 305s23 hotspot  
ALTALINK 09-Apr-14 09:00 09-Apr-14 17:00 8 Hours
Daily
818s17 (C1) - GOI Investigate C2 Alarm  
ALTALINK 10-Apr-14 08:00 10-Apr-14 12:00 4 Hours
Daily
405s17 (C1)- GOI Cap Bank Blown Fuse  
ALTALINK 10-Apr-14 09:00 10-Apr-14 17:00 8 Hours
Daily
149s 858L & T1 - GOI T1 Bushing Check & 149s1 Mech Repairs  
ALTALINK 12-Apr-14 08:00 13-Apr-14 17:00 2 Days
Continuous
38sT4 (Tx18247) GOI Replace breaker control module on 38s18  
ALTALINK 15-Apr-14 08:00 15-Apr-14 17:00 9 Hours
Daily
59s952 - GOI 240kV breaker maintenance  
ALTALINK 15-Apr-14 08:00 15-Apr-14 17:00 9 Hours
Daily
305s 138kV West Bus (712L, 739L, C1) GOI Close open point 'A'  
ALTALINK 15-Apr-14 08:01 15-Apr-14 17:00 9 Hours
Daily
74s C3 (74s Janet), 74s C4 (74s Janet), 74s T2 (74s Janet) L to J project. De-enrgize T2: Close open point for B2 bus construction expansion and re-energize AB-BC
ALTALINK 16-Apr-14 08:00 16-Apr-14 13:00 5 Hours
Daily
151s C1 (151s Strathmore) 151s44: Migrate breaker control, status, alarms to new SCADA RTU system  
ALTALINK 17-Apr-14 07:30 02-May-14 09:00 16 Days
Continuous
937L (102s Langdon - 74s Janet) Move line from old 102s 240 kV Bus to new 102s 240 kV Bus - WATL AB-BC
ALTALINK 22-Apr-14 10:00 24-Apr-14 17:00 3 Days
Continuous
89s452 - GOI 240kV Breaker Maintenance  
ALTALINK 23-Apr-14 07:30 24-Apr-14 18:00 2 Days
Continuous
1201L (102s Langdon - BCH), 1113L & 102s SVC (affects 1201L) GOI affects 1201L; connect new 102s 240 kV bus to 1113AL - WATL AB-BC
ALTALINK 26-Apr-14 08:00 27-Apr-14 17:00 2 Days
Continuous
38s 240kV Bus 1, 138kV Bus 1& T1 GOI Replace 38s31, repair 38s98, maintain T1  
ALTALINK 26-Apr-14 08:00 27-Apr-14 17:00 2 Days
Continuous
648s Partial 138kV Bus & 954L - GOI Breaker and Switch Maintenance  
ALTALINK 28-Apr-14 07:30 01-May-14 18:00 4 Days
Continuous
1201L (102s Langdon - BCH) Re-terminate 1201L at 520s (permanent) - WATL AB-BC
ALTALINK 28-Apr-14 08:00 30-Apr-14 17:00 3 Days
Continuous
37s T6 (Tx18309) GOI Replace 138 & 240kV Tx bushings  
ALTALINK 28-Apr-14 12:00 01-May-14 17:00 4 Days
Continuous
89s852 - GOI 240kV Breaker Maintenance  
ALTALINK 01-May-14 08:00 01-May-14 14:00 6 Hours
Daily
69s45 & 913L - GOI 69s45 Hot Spot  
ALTALINK 01-May-14 09:00 01-May-14 17:00 8 Hours
Continuous
217s 138kV 1/2 Bus (80L, 768L, C1, T7) - TX and cap bank maintenance  
ALTALINK 02-May-14 08:00 09-May-14 18:00 8 Days
Continuous
924L (102s - 356s) GOI Move line from old 102s 240 kV Bus to new 102s 240 kV Bus - WATL  
ALTALINK 05-May-14 07:30 05-May-14 13:00 5.5 Hours
Daily
914L (86s Bigstone - 89s Ellerslie) SCADA Equipment Upgrade AB-BC
ALTALINK 05-May-14 07:30 16-May-14 18:00 12 Days
Continuous
1209L (89s Ellerslie - 330p Genesee) Epcor Sunnybrook Project; ***outage duration is under review with the TFO’s and may be shortened as we get closer to the date*** AB-BC
ALTALINK 06-May-14 07:30 06-May-14 13:00 5.5 Hours
Daily
914L (86s Bigstone - 89s Ellerslie) SCADA Equipment Upgrade AB-BC
ALTALINK 10-May-14 08:00 16-May-14 18:00 7 Days
Continuous
927L (102s - 356s) GOI Move line from old 102s 240 kV Bus to new 102s 240 kV Bus - WATL  
ALTALINK 13-May-14 08:00 13-May-14 14:00 6 Hours
Daily
86s T1(TX18491) - GOI SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 17-May-14 08:00 04-Jun-14 18:00 19 Days
Daily
1212L(89s-12s) G.O.I. EATL Interface: Line move.  
ALTALINK 20-May-14 07:30 27-May-14 18:00 8 Days
Continuous
936L (102s Langdon - 74s Janet) Move line from old 102s 240 kV Bus to new 102s 240 kV Bus - WATL AB-BC
ALTALINK 26-May-14 13:00 29-May-14 17:00 4 Days
Continuous
902L (19s-310P) - GOI 138kV Breaker Maintenance & Hot Spots  
ALTALINK 29-May-14 07:00 29-May-14 19:00 12 Hours
Daily
1053L (132s Ware Junction - 324s Cassils) EATL interface: ATCO installing 13L50 Str # 1327.  
ALTALINK 31-May-14 07:00 15-Jun-14 18:00 16 Days
Daily
1206L(89s-12s) G.O.I. EATL Interface:  
ATCO 01-Jun-14 07:00 02-Jun-14 18:00 2 Days
Continuous
9L27 9L27 GOI TO SET RIDER POLES FOR EATL XING AT NW 8 40 14 W4  
ATCO 09-Jun-14 07:00 10-Jun-14 18:00 2 Days
Continuous
9L27 9L27 GOI TO REMOVE RIDER POLES FOR EATL XING AT NW 8 40 14 W4W4  
ALTALINK 10-Jun-14 08:00 10-Jun-14 14:00 6 Hours
Daily
650s T1(TX18691) - GOI SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 14-Jun-14 07:00 19-Jul-14 18:00 36 Days
Continuous
1034L(324s-244s)GOI EATL Interface: Line cut in and out.  
ALTALINK 14-Jun-14 07:00 25-Jul-14 18:00 42 Days
Continuous
1088L(OLD 1035L)(324s-Newell)GOI EATL Interface: Line cut into Newell and commission.  
ALTALINK 14-Jun-14 07:00 07-Aug-14 18:00 55 Days
Continuous
1035L(324s-244s)GOI EATL Interface: Line cut in and out.  
ALTALINK 15-Jun-14 07:00 20-Jun-14 18:00 6 Days
Continuous
925L (63s Red Deer - 74s Janet) L to J : Replace 74s21N, PTs, CTs and footings. AB-BC
ALTALINK 21-Jun-14 07:00 26-Jun-14 18:00 6 Days
Continuous
901L (63s Red Deer - 74s Janet) L to J : Replace 74s24N, PTs, CTs and footings. AB-BC
ENMAX 26-Jun-14 08:00 30-Jun-14 16:00 5 Days
Continuous
5sT2 Tie into 138KV GIS @ 2s  
ALTALINK 14-Jul-14 08:00 14-Jul-14 13:00 5 Hours
Daily
77s14 - GOI SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 15-Jul-14 08:00 15-Jul-14 13:00 5 Hours
Daily
275s1752 - GOI SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 15-Jul-14 08:00 15-Jul-14 13:00 5 Hours
Daily
77s48 - GOI SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 15-Jul-14 13:00 15-Jul-14 14:00 60 Mins
Daily
919L (77s-310p) - Advice SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 16-Jul-14 08:00 16-Jul-14 13:00 5 Hours
Daily
77s40 - GOI SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 16-Jul-14 08:00 16-Jul-14 13:00 5 Hours
Daily
275s1852 - GOI SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 16-Jul-14 13:00 16-Jul-14 14:00 60 Mins
Daily
938L (77s-A809s) - Advice SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 16-Jul-14 13:30 16-Jul-14 14:30 60 Mins
Daily
951L (275s-132s) - Advice SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 19-Jul-14 07:00 22-Jul-14 18:00 4 Days
Continuous
935L(356s-324s)GOI EATL Interface: Relocate to original tower.  
ALTALINK 21-Jul-14 08:00 21-Jul-14 13:00 5 Hours
Daily
77s29 - GOI SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 22-Jul-14 08:00 22-Jul-14 13:00 5 Hours
Daily
77s26 - GOI SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 22-Jul-14 08:00 22-Jul-14 13:00 5 Hours
Daily
275s1952 - GOI SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 22-Jul-14 13:00 22-Jul-14 14:00 60 Mins
Daily
989L (77s-310p) - Advice SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 22-Jul-14 13:30 22-Jul-14 14:30 60 Mins
Daily
1002L (275s-163s) - Advice SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 23-Jul-14 07:00 28-Jul-14 18:00 6 Days
Continuous
923L(356s-324s)GOI EATL Interface: Line cut in.  
ALTALINK 23-Jul-14 07:00 31-Jul-14 18:00 9 Days
Continuous
1087L(OLD 923L)(324s-Newell)GOI EATL Interface: Line cut in and commission.  
ALTALINK 23-Jul-14 08:00 23-Jul-14 13:00 5 Hours
Daily
77s51 - GOI SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 23-Jul-14 08:00 23-Jul-14 13:00 5 Hours
Daily
275s2 - GOI SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 28-Jul-14 08:00 28-Jul-14 13:00 5 Hours
Daily
77s54 - GOI SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 29-Jul-14 08:00 29-Jul-14 13:00 5 Hours
Daily
275s5 - GOI SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 29-Jul-14 08:00 29-Jul-14 13:00 5 Hours
Daily
77s57 - GOI SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 29-Jul-14 13:00 29-Jul-14 14:00 60 Mins
Daily
907L (77s-122s) - Advice SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 29-Jul-14 13:30 29-Jul-14 14:30 60 Mins
Daily
944L (275s-132s) - Advice SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 29-Jul-14 14:00 29-Jul-14 15:00 60 Mins
Daily
939L (77s-A809s) - Advice SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 30-Jul-14 08:00 30-Jul-14 13:00 5 Hours
Daily
275s8 - GOI SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 30-Jul-14 13:30 30-Jul-14 14:30 60 Mins
Daily
945L (275s-562s) - Advice SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 03-Aug-14 07:00 10-Aug-14 18:00 8 Days
Continuous
942L (71s Lamoureux - 13s Deerland) EATL interface: ATCO deadline crossing for 13L50  
ALTALINK 03-Aug-14 07:00 10-Aug-14 18:00 8 Days
Continuous
943L (13s Deerland - 108s Amelia) EATL interface: ATCO deadline crossing for 13L50  
ALTALINK 06-Aug-14 08:00 06-Aug-14 15:00 7 Hours
Daily
275s T1(TX18457) - GOI SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 12-Aug-14 08:00 12-Aug-14 13:00 5 Hours
Daily
77s552 - GOI SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 12-Aug-14 08:00 12-Aug-14 15:00 7 Hours
Daily
275s T2(TX18458) - GOI SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ENMAX 14-Aug-14 08:00 27-Aug-14 16:00 14 Days
Continuous
917L 23s flyover with 2-240 ccts.  
ALTALINK 19-Aug-14 08:00 19-Aug-14 14:00 6 Hours
Daily
77s T1(TX18372) - GOI SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 20-Aug-14 08:00 20-Aug-14 14:00 6 Hours
Daily
77s T2(TX18521) - GOI SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ATCO 25-Aug-14 08:30 29-Aug-14 15:30 5 Days
Continuous
840S McNeill Station McNeill 2014 FALL Turn Around. AB-SK
ENMAX 01-Sep-14 08:00 01-Feb-15 16:00 154 Days
Continuous
65.1TR FATD, Check reversing sw, Doble, Oil sample LTC  
ALTALINK 05-Sep-14 08:00 02-Oct-14 16:00 28 Days
Continuous
5s C1 (5s East Calgary), 5s C2 (5s East Calgary) ECTP 2s, Swap AIS to GIS AB-BC
ALTALINK 16-Sep-14 07:30 30-Sep-14 18:00 15 Days
Continuous
74s C3 (74s Janet), 74s C4 (74s Janet), 74s T2 (74s Janet) Janet to Langdon project. Tie in South Bus Extension. AB-BC
ALTALINK 17-Sep-14 08:00 17-Sep-14 14:00 6 Hours
Daily
473c102 (C1) - GOI SCADA Equipment Upgrade  
ALTALINK 28-Sep-14 07:30 09-Oct-14 18:00 12 Days
Continuous
1203L (320p Keephills - 330p Genesee) Cut in/out of 510s - WATL. ***outage duration is under review with the TFO’s and may be shortened as we get closer to the date*** AB-BC
ALTALINK 29-Sep-14 08:00 05-Jan-15 18:00 99 Days
Continuous
5s T1 and 240KV Bus GOI East Calgary 5S – Replace existing TXMER with new.  
ALTALINK 01-Oct-14 08:00 15-Oct-14 18:00 15 Days
Continuous
74s T1 and 240 kV Bus 1 GOI Janet to Langdon project. Tie in North Bus Extension.  

AB-BC, AB-SK & AB-MATL: refer to AESO web posting: http://itc.aeso.ca/itc/public/atcQueryInit.do
Also,
AB-BC, AB-SK & AB-MATL: refer to ISO Rule 203.6: http://www.aeso.ca/rulesprocedures/18592.html

Prepared On: 2014-03-05   4:51:00 PM


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