Mississauga Cogeneration Plant— 122 MW Natural Gas
Mississauga Cogeneration Plant is a 122 MW gas-fired power plant located in Canada, operated by TransAlta with a 50% stake. The plant generates electricity from natural gas and contributes to Canada's gas generation capacity. It ranks as the 53rd largest gas plant in Canada. With 122 MW, it represents 0.42% of the country'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, Lennox Generating Station at 2,140 MW, this facility is about 1/18th the size. Natural gas is an important energy source in Canada, providing approximately 15% of the total electricity generation. The Mississauga Cogeneration Plant supports the energy needs of the Greater Toronto Area. The facility is situated in Mississauga, approximately 30 km from downtown Toronto.
26 years old
Canada, North America
- 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
26 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
TransAlta(50%) operates 1 plants totalling 122 MW
109 plants within 100 km, 27,927 MW combined
Source: Wikidata
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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