SUBSTATIONS
FMI has demonstrated its expertise in large-scale energy infrastructure projects through its significant contributions to the Site C South Bank Substation and the LNG Canada Development projects.
At the Site C South Bank Substation near Fort St. John, FMI was integral to constructing one of BC's largest substations, part of BC Hydro’s Site C Clean Energy Project. This expansive 500 kV substation will connect five new 500 kV transmission lines, with two lines extending 75 km to the Peace Canyon generating station and three lines connecting to the Site C powerhouse. The project, equivalent in size to 48 football fields, involves extensive civil, structural, electrical, HVAC, protection and control (P&C), SCADA and communications, and mechanical work. FMI’s responsibilities included constructing the control building with foundations, electrical and mechanical systems, P&C/telecom/AC/DC panels, and wiring and terminations. Additionally, FMI installed various 500 kV components such as high and low buses, capacitors, circuit breakers, transformers, surge arresters, disconnects, shunt reactors, and station services. The 138/12 kV switchyard required the installation of duct banks and cable trenches. Civil work encompassed excavation, base preparation, rebar and form fabrication, concrete pouring, dewatering, backfilling, surfacing, and road construction. The project also included installing an extensive ground grid, overhead shield grounding, and rigid bus.
For the LNG Canada Development in Kitimat, BC, FMI was subcontracted by JGC Fluor BC LNG JV to construct a 287 kV substation/switchyard for the new liquefied natural gas (LNG) liquefaction facility and export terminal. FMI's scope of work encompassed civil work, structural steel work, and the installation of key components such as 287 kV CVTs and CTs, 287 kV and 69 kV rigid and strain bus systems, cable tray systems, lightning poles, capacitor banks, and the assembly and dressing of 287 kV OLTC transformers. Additionally, FMI installed components for the Public Address & General Alarm System (PAGA) and fibre optic cables. The project included 69 kV cable terminations and other low voltage cable terminations in 69 kV GIS buildings and unit substation buildings, ensuring the substation's connection to the utility system via two new 287 kV transmission lines provided by BC Hydro.
These projects showcase FMI's capabilities in managing and executing complex substation installations, demonstrating their commitment to enhancing energy infrastructure and supporting significant clean energy initiatives in British Columbia.