Scotford Air Liquide is an 80 MW gas power plant in Canada, operated by ATCO since 2000. It is part of a total of 99 gas plants in Canada, which collectively provide 29,357 MW of capacity. This plant's share is 0.27% of the national gas capacity. Ranked #80 of 99 gas plants in Canada, it is much smaller than the largest gas plant, Lennox Generating Station, which has a capacity of 2,140 MW. Scotford Air Liquide's 80 MW represents a minor portion of the country's gas resources. Nearby plants include Clover Bar (250 MW, Gas), Scotford (Shell) (170 MW, Gas), and Scotford Cogeneration Plant (170 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Alberta, approximately 30 km northeast of Edmonton.
26 years old
Canada, North America
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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