Thurso 1-2 is a 24 MW biomass power plant in Canada, operated by an undisclosed entity. Ranked #46 of 117 biomass plants in Canada, Thurso 1-2's 24 MW accounts for 0.77% of Canada's total biomass capacity of 3,102 MW. The largest biomass plant in Canada is Atikokan-G1 at 215 MW, making Thurso 1-2 8.9 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Masson (119.4 MW, Hydro), High Falls (114.1 MW, Hydro), and Centrale Masson (105 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Quebec, approximately 50 km from Ottawa.
16 years old
Canada, North America
- 559. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
- #18,081 worldwide by installed capacity
- #422 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Canada
16 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Greenfield Energy operates 1 plants totalling 24 MW
74 plants within 100 km, 6,470 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
Nearby Power Plants
See Incorrect or Missing Data?
Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power plant data accurate and up-to-date.