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Cavalier is a 120 MW gas-fired power plant located in Alberta, Canada, operated by Encana. The commissioning year is not specified, but it contributes to the overall natural gas generation in the region. It ranks as the 56th largest gas plant in Canada. With a capacity of 120 MW, it represents 0.41% of the country's total gas capacity of 29,357 MW. Canada has 99 gas plants with a combined capacity of 29,357 MW. When compared to the largest gas plant in Canada, Lennox Generating Station at 2,140 MW, Cavalier is approximately 5.6% the size. Natural gas is an essential component of Canada's energy landscape, providing around 30% of the nation's electricity. Alberta's geography is favorable for gas extraction, ensuring a steady supply for power generation. The plant is located roughly 70 km southeast of Calgary.

Capacity
120 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Encana
Location
51.0056°, -113.1716°

Canada, North America

Context & rankings
  • 263. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
  • #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,112 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.06% of the installed capacity of Canada
Operator portfolio

Encana operates 1 plants totalling 120 MW

Regional density

14 plants within 100 km, 2,862 MW combined

Nearest plant: Carseland (33.7 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 51.005600, -113.171600
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
231.8 Kt
473 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Est. Retirement
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
50.4K
cars per year
30.9K
homes per year
10.5M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Gas
Energy Source
Non-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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