Mississauga is a 122 MW gas-fired power plant located in Ontario, Canada, operated by TransAlta (50%). The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to Canada's energy supply. It ranks 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. In comparison, the largest gas plant in Canada, Lennox Generating Station, has a capacity of 2,140 MW, making Mississauga approximately 1/18th the size. Natural gas is an essential part of Canada's energy mix, providing around 30% of the country's electricity generation. The shift towards gas is part of Canada's strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The plant is located about 30 km west of Toronto.
26 years old
Canada, North America
- 258. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
- #9,188 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,088 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.06% of the installed capacity of Canada
26 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
TransAlta (50%) operates 2 plants totalling 167 MW
109 plants within 100 km, 27,927 MW combined
Source: Natural Resources Canada
Location
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
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