Foster Creek is an 80 MW gas power plant located in Canada, operated by AbitibiBowater since 2003. It is part of the 99 gas plants in Canada, which together have a total capacity of 29,357 MW. This plant's share is 0.27% of the national gas capacity. Ranked #80 of 99 gas plants in Canada, it is significantly smaller than the largest gas plant, Lennox Generating Station, which has a capacity of 2,140 MW. Foster Creek's 80 MW represents a small portion of the overall gas generation in the country. Nearby plants include Nabiye (170 MW, Gas) and Primrose (85 MW, Gas). The facility is situated in Alberta, approximately 300 km from the nearest major city, Fort McMurray.
23 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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