AlPac Boyle is a 125 MW biomass power plant located in Alberta, Canada, operated by APF Athabasca. The facility generates electricity using biomass, contributing to the province's renewable energy resources. It ranks as the 4th largest biomass plant in Canada. With 125 MW, it represents 4.03% of Canada's total biomass capacity of 3,102 MW. Canada has 117 biomass plants with a combined capacity of 3,102 MW. Compared to the largest biomass plant, Atikokan-G1 at 215 MW, this facility is about 58.1% larger. Biomass energy is an important component of Alberta's renewable energy strategy, providing a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. The AlPac Boyle plant is located in a forested region, approximately 300 km from Edmonton.
22 years old
Canada, North America
- 253. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
- #9,114 worldwide by installed capacity
- #45 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.06% of the installed capacity of Canada
22 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
APF Athabasca operates 1 plants totalling 125 MW
Source: Natural Resources Canada
Location
Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Biomass
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Canada- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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