Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform Nunavummiut that a fuel spill occurred at the Grise Fiord power plant. The incident was discovered at 2 a.m. on March 16, 2018, and immediate environmental remediation measures were conducted. Approximately 1000 litres of fuel spilled inside the power plant from a storage tank and spread outside through the power plant door. The cause of the spill is currently being investigated.
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IQALUIT, Nunavut (March 16, 2018) – Qulliq Energy Corporation’s (QEC) major project permit application to build a replacement power plant in Kugluktuk has been approved by the Minister Responsible for QEC.
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the community of Kugluktuk that there will be planned intermittent power outages from Saturday, March 17, to Monday, March 19. The duration of the power outages may vary from five minutes to an hour and will occur between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
These power outages are required to perform maintenance and upgrades to the distribution system and improve reliability.
QEC would like to thank the residents for their understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause during this time.
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Qulliq Energy Corporation is accepting applications for the corporation’s annual Laura Ulluriaq Gauthier Scholarship.
Nunavummiut students enrolled in a post-secondary education program for the September 2018 semester are eligible to apply. The successful candidate will be chosen based on a strong academic record and outstanding community involvement.
Applications for the $5000 scholarship will be accepted until June 30, 2018.
Canada has been a world leader in nuclear energy for over 60 years. The nuclear industry in Canada
is a vital source of innovation, job creation and low-carbon energy.
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting and partnering with northern communities as they take action on climate change.
Today, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs committed to supporting the Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) and the City of Iqaluit’s proposed expansion of QEC’s existing district heating system in Iqaluit.
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Arviat that QEC will be testing a new generator set from Friday, January 5 to Monday, January 8 between the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
While we will take all measures to avoid any interruption to the community’s power supply, short power outages may occur during the testing of the new generator set.
QEC would like to thank the residents for their understanding.
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Media contact:
Renee Boucher
Manager, Corporate Communications
Qulliq Energy Corporation
(867) 979-7524
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Arviat that QEC will be testng a new generator set from Monday, December 18 to Saturday, December 23 between the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
While we will take all measures to avoid any interruption to the community’s power supply, short power outages may occur during the testing of the new generator set.
QEC would like to thank the residents for their understanding.
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Media contact:
Renee Boucher
Manager, Corporate Communications
Qulliq Energy Corporation
(867) 979-7524
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Arviat that there will be a planned power outage in the community on Sunday, December 10 from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m.
The outage is required to preform upgrades to the power plant system.
QEC would like to thank the residents for their understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause during this time.
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Media Contact:
Sheila Papa
Manager, Corporate Communications
Qulliq Energy Corporation
(867) 979-7534
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Hall Beach that there will be a planned power outage on Monday, November 20 from 12:30 a.m. to 3:30 a.m.
The outage is required to perform upgrades to the power plant and distribution system.
QEC would like to thank the residents for their understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause during this time.
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Media contact:
Renée Boucher
Corporate Projects Coordinator
Qulliq Energy Corporation
(867) 979-7524