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NorthWestern acquires 10% stake in North Plains Connector HVDC project
By December 16, 2024December 16, 2024

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…

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Avista to acquire 10% stake in 3 GW North Plains Connector transmission project
By November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

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…

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