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pavillon Gérard-Bisaillon

Gas

The pavillon Gérard-Bisaillon is a key infrastructure asset in Canada's power generation grid, located on the continent of North America. Designated as a fossil fuel electricity generation station, the facility features an installed capacity of 0 MW. Its primary operation relies on harnessing gas energy resources to generate bulk electricity. Operational management and ownership of the facility are handled by the Hydro-Québec, which oversees daily maintenance and grid dispatch integration. The facility was officially connected to the commercial grid in 1954, since which it has maintained regular output, playing a structured role in domestic power supply security. In terms of domestic production capacity within Canada, pavillon Gérard-Bisaillon occupies the #99 position among all operational gas power plants. Its 0 MW capacity represents a 0.00% share of Canada's total installed gas generating capacity, which currently stands at 29,357 MW. The largest operational gas installation in Canada is the Lennox Generating Station with an output of 2,140 MW, making the pavillon Gérard-Bisaillon approximately 1.0 times smaller by comparison. Across all fuel types and electricity generation technologies country-wide, this facility accounts for 0.0000% of Canada's aggregate generation capacity of 193,175 MW. Based on historical capacity factors characteristic of gas power plants (modeled at 40% for analysis), the facility's expected annual electricity generation is calculated at approximately 0 MWh. Applying domestic consumption statistics where an average household in Canada consumes 11 MWh of electricity annually, this level of production is sufficient to meet the energy demands of roughly 0 homes. By utilizing traditional thermal power processes, the station delivers reliable dispatchable energy to the grid, supporting grid resilience during periods of low renewable resource availability and satisfying industrial base-load demands. The physical site of the station is located at geographic coordinates 46.7835° latitude and -71.2651° longitude. Analysis of local grid infrastructure shows a density of other assets within a 50-kilometer radius. These nearby facilities include the Chutes-de-la-Chaudière (hydroelectric, 25 MW), the Centrale Hydro-Canyon Saint-Joachim (hydroelectric, 23.2 MW), the Sept-Chutes (hydroelectric, 22 MW), representing a cluster of localized power assets. This geographic placement is vital for reinforcing regional distribution infrastructure and minimizing transmission line losses across this sector of Canada.

Capacity
0 MW
Commissioning Year
1954

72 years old

Owner
Hydro-Québec
Location
46.7835°, -71.2651°

Canada, North America

Location

Coordinates:: 46.783467, -71.265114
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
0 t
0 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
0 t
Over 72 years of operation
Past Retirement
1984
42 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
0
cars per year
0
homes per year
0
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

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Gas Power Generation: An Overview of Its Mechanisms, Benefits, and Future Prospects

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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