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$3.2 billion Montana energy project adds key investor

May 30, 2024/

A major power transmission project linking Montana to energy markets in the Midwest picked up a key commitment Tuesday from Colstrip Power Plant shareholder Portland General Electric.

The $3.2 billion North Plains Connector would bridge the Eastern and Western energy grids by running 415 miles of high voltage, dedicated current line between Colstrip substation and Center, North Dakota.

North Plains is being developed by Texas-based Grid United.

Grid United estimates construction will create 600 jobs in Montana and North Dakota.


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