Selkirk is a 125 MW gas-fired power plant located in Manitoba, Canada. It is operated by an undisclosed company and contributes to the province's natural gas generation capacity. It ranks as the 51st largest gas plant in Canada. With 125 MW, it represents 0.43% of Canada'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 5.8% the size. Natural gas plays an essential role in Canada's energy mix, accounting for approximately 15% of the country's electricity generation. The Selkirk plant is situated in a rural area, approximately 50 km from Winnipeg.
26 years old
Canada, North America
- 253. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
- #9,114 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,070 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
TransCanada Corporation operates 2 plants totalling 235 MW
8 plants within 100 km, 707 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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