Crossfield Energy Centre is a 120 MW gas-fired power plant located in Alberta, Canada, operated by Enmax Energy Corp. Commissioned in an unspecified year, the facility contributes to the country's natural gas generation capacity. It is the 56th largest gas plant in Canada. With 120 MW, it represents 0.41% of Canada's total gas capacity of 29,357 MW. Canada has 99 gas plants with a combined capacity of 29,357 MW. Compared to the country's largest gas plant, Lennox Generating Station at 2,140 MW, Crossfield Energy Centre is approximately 5.6% the size. Natural gas plays a significant role in Canada's energy mix, accounting for about 30% of the country's electricity generation. The province of Alberta, where Crossfield is located, has substantial natural gas reserves, supporting the development of gas-fired plants. The facility is situated approximately 50 km northeast of Calgary.
Canada, North America
- 263. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
- #9,239 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,112 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.06% of the installed capacity of Canada
Enmax Energy Corp operates 1 plants totalling 120 MW
13 plants within 100 km, 2,584 MW combined
Source: Natural Resources Canada
Location
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
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