Gatineau (Bowater) is a 15 MW biomass power plant in Canada. It is operated by Bowater and contributes to the biomass energy sector. Ranked #58 of 117 biomass plants in Canada, Gatineau (Bowater) accounts for 0.48% of Canada's total biomass capacity of 3,102 MW. The largest biomass plant in Canada is Atikokan-G1 at 215 MW, making Gatineau (Bowater) 14.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Paugan (226 MW, Hydro), Centrale Paugan (213 MW, Hydro), and Chelsea (152 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Quebec, approximately 150 km north of Ottawa.
Canada, North America
- 649. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
- #21,163 worldwide by installed capacity
- #569 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Canada
Bowater operates 1 plants totalling 15 MW
96 plants within 100 km, 7,311 MW combined
Source: Natural Resources Canada
Location
Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Biomass
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Canada- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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