Siemens Transformers was chosen by ATCO Electric as a supplier for manufacturing 6 power transformers for the projects: Dog Rib 20825, Bohn 9315, Beartrap 9405, Kettle River 20495 and Buchannan Creek which are part of a development plan of the new transmission facilities in Fort McMurray , Alberta , Canada .
The characteristic of the units that will be manufactured in Guanajuato, México are the following:
1- Substation; 30/40/50 MVA; 144/25 Kv
2- Substation; 15/20/25 MVA; 114/4.16 kV
1- Substation; 15/2025 MVA; 144/25 Kv
2- Autotransformers; 120/160/200 MVA; 240/144 Kv
Because of the need to increase the capacity of the electric system in Alberta , these projects are part of the planning to achieve a sustainable industrial development besides to satisfy the increasing demand of electricity in that region.