Kirkland G1-G5 is a 122 MW gas-fired power plant located in Quebec, Canada. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to the province's energy production. It is ranked as the 53rd largest gas plant in Canada. With a capacity of 122 MW, it represents 0.42% 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 largest gas plant in Canada, Lennox Generating Station at 2,140 MW, Kirkland G1-G5 is approximately 1/18th its size. Natural gas is a significant component of Quebec's energy landscape, accounting for about 20% of the province's electricity generation. The transition to gas is part of Quebec's efforts to diversify its energy sources. The plant is located roughly 400 km north of Montreal.
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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