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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.

Capacity
122 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Kirkland Lake Gold
Location
48.1350°, -80.0405°

Canada, North America

Context & rankings
  • 258. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
  • #9,191 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,088 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.06% of the installed capacity of Canada
Operator portfolio

Kirkland Lake Gold operates 1 plants totalling 122 MW

Regional density

13 plants within 100 km, 526 MW combined

Nearest plant: Misema (28.9 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 48.135000, -80.040500
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
235.7 Kt
481 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Est. Retirement
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
51.2K
cars per year
31.4K
homes per year
10.7M
trees to offset

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

CanadaEnergy Profile

1,334
Total Plants
193.2 GW
Total Capacity
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