Firebag is a 104 MW gas-fired power plant located in Alberta, Canada, operated by Suncor. The facility generates electricity using natural gas and contributes to Canada's overall energy production. It is the 63rd largest gas plant in Canada. With 104 MW, it represents 0.35% of the country'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, Firebag is approximately 4.9% the size. Natural gas is a significant component of Canada's energy mix, providing around 36% of the country's electricity generation. The Firebag plant benefits from proximity to natural gas resources in Alberta, which is a major energy-producing province. It is located approximately 500 km northeast of Edmonton in the Athabasca region.
21 years old
Canada, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Canada- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Gas power generation is a significant component of the global energy landscape, characterized by the use of natural gas to produce electricity. This process typically involves either gas turbines or combined cycle gas plants. In a gas turbine, compressed air is mixed with natural gas and ignited, producing high-temperature exhaust gases that spin a turbine connected to a generator. Combined cycle plants enhance efficiency by utilizing both gas and steam turbines. After the gas turbine generates electricity, the waste heat is used to produce steam, which drives a steam turbine, thereby maximizing energy extraction from the fuel.
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