Miramichi is a 42 MW biomass power plant in Canada, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #23 of 117 biomass plants in Canada, it accounts for 1.35% of Canada's total biomass capacity of 3,102 MW. The largest biomass plant in Canada is Atikokan-G1 at 215 MW, making Miramichi 5.1 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Millbank (397 MW, Oil) and Nepisiguit Falls Generating Station (11 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in New Brunswick, approximately 100 km northwest of Moncton.
26 years old
Canada, North America
- 473. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
- #14,928 worldwide by installed capacity
- #262 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.02% of the installed capacity of Canada
26 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
New Brunswick Power operates 6 plants totalling 2,173 MW
7 plants within 100 km, 617 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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