Nukik Corporation has taken two significant steps toward advancing the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link (KHFL), a project intended to bring renewable hydroelectric power and high-speed broadband to Nunavut’s Kivalliq region in northern Canada.
The company has formally submitted a Transmission Service Request (TSR) to Manitoba Hydro. This application begins the technical and commercial evaluation required to secure access to Manitoba’s transmission grid for the delivery of clean hydroelectric power to Nunavut. The filing moves the project closer to viability by enabling studies on how electricity can be transmitted north from Manitoba.
At the same time, Nukik and Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) have reached alignment on the key commercial terms that will guide their cooperation in the project’s development and future operations. This agreement outlines how the two organisations plan to work together to deliver reliable renewable energy and connectivity to Nunavut communities.
“These milestones reflect meaningful progress toward realising the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link,” said Anne-Raphaelle Audouin, CEO of Nukik Corporation. “We’re pleased to work closely with both Manitoba Hydro and QEC to advance work on the KHFL. Together, we are taking decisive steps that confirm the project is delivering tangible results.”
In a related development, Nukik recently became the first Arctic electricity developer in North America to be certified by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), a major Regional Transmission Organisation in the US. This certification connects Nunavut to a recognised continental transmission framework, strengthens the project’s technical credibility, and establishes a pathway to integrate Nunavut into the North American grid.
Ernest Douglas, CEO of Qulliq Energy Corporation, said: “We are encouraged by the collaboration between QEC and Nukik as we work toward a shared vision for the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link. This initiative has the potential to bring long-term benefits in energy reliability, affordability, and connectivity for our communities. While there is much still to do, this progress demonstrates our collective commitment to a sustainable future for Nunavut that can sustain economic growth long-term.”
The KHFL would span approximately 1200km, delivering up to 150MW of renewable electricity and integrating fibre-optic cable capable of 1,200 Gbps bandwidth. It would connect communities including Arviat, Whale Cove, Rankin Inlet, Chesterfield Inlet, and Baker Lake, and link to Manitoba’s grid near Churchill.
The project is supported by the Governments of Nunavut and Manitoba, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., the Canada Infrastructure Bank, Qulliq Energy Corporation, Manitoba Hydro, and Agnico Eagle Mines.
Nukik Corporation is based in Nunavut and focuses on clean energy and infrastructure initiatives that provide sustainable benefits for Northern communities.
