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Committed to providing all customers with a safe and dependable electricity supply, Canadian energy firm Nalcor isn’t shy about investigating and implementing environmentally responsible initiatives for a greener and more reliable future.
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alcor, an energy firm with a difference, works closely with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to ensure compliance with a long-term energy plan that will see the Canadian province embrace far more eco-friendly operating processes. While there will be no disruption to the thousands of industrial, residential, retail and even utility consumers it already serves, behind the scenes, Nalcor is keen to transition to far more sustainable methodologies that will have a positive impact on the future. Energy companies need to keep moving and evolving. As consumers become more aware of the impact of the utilities that they depend on, there is a growing pressure to start moving away from traditional forms of energy generation and towards environmentally sound practices. Nalcor knows this and is already making excellent inroads, but always within a framework of values that have guided the company since its inception: “We are committed to developing and managing Newfoundland and Labrador’s energy resources safely and responsibly. Our vision is to develop and manage our energy resources safely and responsibly for the maximum benefit of the people of the province.
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Our values shape how we do business every day. We use them to make decisions and interact with our stakeholders. We recognise it is not only what we achieve, but how we achieve it, that truly makes us proud of our accomplishments.” Founded on pillars of open communication, accountability, safety, honesty, teamwork and dignity, Nalcor is an energy company that finds revitalisation every day, from its team of expert staff that all buy into these shared values. The thing that really brings everyone together, however, is a commitment to developing the hydropower subsidiary of the company. Oil and gas platforms are still to be found offshore, with expansion plans in place due to the promise heralded by new discoveries. With world-class infrastructure already built and operational, thanks to Bull Arm Fabrication, unlocking the potential of the region is a top priority, but don’t let this fool you into thinking that there are no changes afoot:
“Hydro is a Crown corporation and a subsidiary of Nalcor Energy. Committed to operational excellence, Hydro is dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, least-cost power to industrial, utility and over 38,000 direct customers in rural Newfoundland and Labrador. Our power generating assets consist of nine hydroelectric plants, one oil-fired plant, five gas turbines, 25 diesel plants, and thousands of kilometres of transmission and distribution lines. We recognise that a dependable source of electricity is an essential part of daily life. We’ve provided safe and reliable electricity for over 50 years to customers across the province and we will continue to do so for future generations.” Everything Nalcor entertains is part of a longterm plan and commitment, but at no point is service disruption an acceptable consequence of new initiatives. Everything boils down to reliable supply for Nalcor, which is why technology and infrastructure upgrades are gradually and continuously introduced. At the root of everything is one ambition – “…to search for the best way to provide power that is safe, cost-efficient, sustainable and environmentally sound.” The best example of Nalcor’s cleaner energy aspirations in practice is the Churchill Falls project. Boasting 11 turbines, the generating station is the second largest underground hydroelectric plant in North America and high on the list for the entire world as well. Annually, this incredible installation generates more than 34 terawatt hours of electricity, which translates to 1% of yearly global hydroelectric power. It takes a highly trained and dedicated team to manage the facility and, in a bid to attract the best, provisions had to be made: “Churchill Falls is a community for the men and women who operate the station, as well as their families. Located approximately 240 kilometres east of Labrador City, Churchill Falls has a population of about 650 people with the expected amenities of any thriving small town. It also includes a school, grocery store, theatre, library and recreational facilities. At Churchill Falls, our focus is to deliver highquality, reliable power to customers and to ensure future generations benefit from this
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change management. Once in service, power from Muskrat Falls will help meet the province’s long-term energy needs by providing clean, renewable energy for future generations.” So could this mean the end of oil and gas? Not just yet. There are still generous reserves to be tapped into in the region and it would be churlish to disregard them, but by offsetting the environmental impact with more progressive technologies, Nalcor is creating a balancing act. The scales will eventually tip, with hydroelectric power becoming the main, if not only focus for this sustainability-driven company, but until then, customers can rest easy that however their power is being generated, it WILL be reliable. With wind projects and further hydro developments all on the cards for Nalcor, it surely can’t be long before fuel-fired generation is a distant memory for those in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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