Northern Prairie is an 85 MW gas-fired power plant in Canada, operated by Northland Power since 2008. Ranked #77 of 99 gas plants in Canada. Its 85 MW represents 0.29% of Canada's 29,357 MW total gas capacity. The largest gas plant in Canada is Lennox Generating Station at 2,140 MW, making Northern Prairie 25.1 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Poplar Creek (360 MW, Gas), Muskeg River (202 MW, Gas), and MacKay River (165 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Alberta, approximately 350 km northeast of Edmonton.
18 years old
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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