Skookumchuk is a 51 MW biomass power plant in Canada. Ranked #19 of 117 biomass plants in Canada, Skookumchuk's 51 MW represents 1.64% of Canada's total biomass capacity of 3,102 MW. The largest biomass plant in Canada is Atikokan-G1 at 215 MW, making Skookumchuk 4.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Aberfeldie (24 MW, Hydro) and Kimberley (1 MW, Solar). The facility is located in British Columbia, approximately 200 km from Calgary.
16 years old
Canada, North America
- 438. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
- #12,983 worldwide by installed capacity
- #216 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.03% of the installed capacity of Canada
16 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Canfor operates 1 plants totalling 51 MW
6 plants within 100 km, 90 MW combined
Source: Natural Resources Canada
Location
Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Biomass
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Canada- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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