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NorthWestern acquires 10% stake in North Plains Connector HVDC project

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NorthWestern Energy has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Grid United’s North Plains Connector to acquire a 10% stake in the 3GW HVDC transmission line project.  The 420-mile (676 km) transmission line will link Bismarck, North Dakota, and Colstrip, Montana. Grid United will fund the development of the North Plains Connector, with NorthWestern Energy’s investment contingent on regulatory approvals.  The project, developed jointly with ALLETE, will also involve Avista, Portland General Electric, and…

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Avista to acquire 10% stake in 3 GW North Plains Connector transmission project

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Avista has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding to take a 10% ownership stake in the North Plains Connector, a 3 GW high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line by Grid United’s subsidiary.  This 420-mile line will connect the US eastern and western electric grids between Montana and North Dakota, enabling bi-directional power transport from various generation sources. The North Plains Connector, linking the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Western Interconnection, and Southwest Power Pool, will enhance…