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AlPac Boyle125 MW Biomass

BiomassRenewable

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.

Capacity
125 MW
Commissioning Year
2004

22 years old

Owner
APF Athabasca
Location
54.9210°, -112.8622°

Canada, North America

Context & rankings
  • 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
Age & fleet comparison

22 years in operation

Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years

Operator portfolio

APF Athabasca operates 1 plants totalling 125 MW

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 54.921000, -112.862200
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
163.7 Kt
712 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
3.60 Mt
Over 22 years of operation
Annual emissions equivalent to
35.6K
cars per year
21.8K
homes per year
7.4M
trees to offset

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

CanadaEnergy Profile

1,334
Total Plants
193.2 GW
Total Capacity
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