The agreement aims to modernize Puerto Rico’s electrical grid, provide energy resiliency in the face of extreme weather events, and enable the large-scale transition to renewables on the island
03/11/2025 SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO; TSX, NYSE:STN
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been awarded a US$80-million master service agreement (MSA) to support LUMA, the operator and manager of power distribution across Puerto Rico. This is the third MSA between Stantec and LUMA, and the contract is part of a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded effort that is intended to create a more reliable and resilient energy supply for the people of Puerto Rico.
Over the next three years, Stantec will provide engineering and reconstruction services to support the modernization and hardening of the Puerto Rico power grid. This new MSA will allow Stantec’s teams to continue engineering grid reconstruction designs and upgrades to aging infrastructure, including multiple transmission lines, distribution feeders, and substations.
Improving resiliency and preparing for renewable energy
Stantec’s grid reconstruction designs will include hardening attributes to make the grid more resilient against extreme weather events, such as the hurricanes that have impacted the island in the last decade. The new design can withstand wind speeds up to 160 miles per hour. Additional efforts include replacing wooden poles with stronger structures, elevating substations above the floodplain, and designing to make future replacements and repairs more efficient. The modernization of the grid will enable the island to make a large-scale transition to renewable energy as mandated by the Puerto Rico Energy Public Policy Act.
“Reliable power is essential to all communities. And because the energy infrastructure in Puerto Rico is regularly threatened by hurricanes and other natural disasters, we are proud to provide grid modernization services that will improve energy security in the region,” said Clay Bock, executive vice president of Energy & Resources at Stantec. “Our team is committed to supporting LUMA and our joint efforts to build a safe, reliable, and resilient grid for all Puerto Ricans.”
Continued services for Puerto Rico
Since 2021, Stantec has been providing engineering design services to upgrade the island’s power grid. In 2022, the firm supported the island in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Fiona and partnered with several local firms to mobilize 12 two-person emergency response teams that aided recovery operations for the damaged power grid.
“At LUMA, we are committed to the long-term transformation of Puerto Rico’s electric grid to provide our customers with a stronger, more reliable, and more resilient energy system,” said Juan Rodríguez Rivera, interim executive head of engineering and capital programs at LUMA. “This agreement with Stantec is another important step in advancing grid modernization and infrastructure hardening projects that will better withstand extreme weather events and support the transition to renewable energy. Through our collaboration, we are not only rebuilding but building smarter—ensuring that Puerto Rico’s energy future is safer, more sustainable, and more reliable for generations to come.”
Stantec’s Energy & Resources team is an industry leader in power delivery services and solutions designed to support the changing needs of global communities. The firm’s work involves evaluating, designing, and commissioning transmission, substation, distribution, energy storage, and grid modernization projects. Learn more about Stantec’s Power Delivery services.
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