Fort Saskatchewan (TransAlta) is a 118 MW gas-fired power plant located in Canada. It is operated by TransAlta, holding a 30% stake, with Strongwater Energy Ltd owning the remaining 70%. This facility ranks as the 61st largest gas plant among 99 gas plants in Canada. With its 118 MW capacity, it accounts for 0.4% of Canada's total gas capacity of 29,357 MW. The largest gas plant in Canada, Lennox Generating Station, has a capacity of 2,140 MW, making Fort Saskatchewan about one-sixteenth its size. Canada has a total of 1,334 power plants generating a combined output of 193,190 MW. Natural gas is a significant component of Canada's energy mix, providing approximately 36% of the country's electricity generation. The reliance on gas is increasing as Canada transitions from coal to cleaner energy sources. Fort Saskatchewan is located in Alberta, approximately 30 km northeast of Edmonton.
25 years old
Canada, North America
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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