Overland Transmission Project (OTP)

The Overland Transmission Project is the latest entrant into the transmission development arena in Wyoming. The Project is being designed to carry up to 3,000 MW of power to markets across the western United States. LS Power, the lead developer, also recently acquired the rights to the WCI Project. The Overland Transmission Project was announced in 2009 and the latest status is as follows:

  • New high voltage, DC line from high capacity wind resources in southeastern Wyoming to Midpoint substation near Jerome, Idaho.
  • Capacity: 2,000 to 3,000 MW
  • Length: approximately 550 miles
  • In-service date: 2015
  • Cost: Confidential
  • Developer: Jade Energy Associates, LLC (affiliate of LS Power Group)
  • WECC Path Rating Process: N/A
  • ROW & Permitting Status: SF-299 Application has been filed with the BLM
  • Business Model: Independent or anchor tenant model, end market(s): Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Southern California and Oregon
  • Status:
    -Right-of-Way Application filed
    -Open Season announced; http://www.swipos.com
    -Stakeholder outreach ongoing
  • Primary contact person for general inquires: Ryan Miller, rmiller@lspower.com or 636-532-2200
  • Links: www.overlandtransmission.com, www.lspower.com/projects.htm