We’re exploring the potential to build a new 55-megawatt (MW) natural gas power station in the Meadow Lake area. It’ll replace the existing Meadow Lake Power Station that is aging and will be available for emergency use until the new facility is operational.
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Why Natural Gas?
We’re investing in our power system to ensure reliable and affordable power for our customers and to support our growing province.
The new facility will be a natural gas-fired Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE). This is a different technology from the existing Meadow Lake Power Station, which uses a simple cycle gas turbine. RICE power stations take less time to build and provide fast, flexible and dispatchable power whenever it’s needed to support our system.
Having a diverse power supply mix is important to meet the power needs of our province. Natural gas supports adding renewable generation like wind and solar to our grid by ensuring we have a reliable source of power when wind and solar power aren’t available.
Read more about Natural Gas.Our Progress So Far
While we had explored the development of a new transmission line in the area, we determined that the better option to meet current needs is to replace the existing generation facility.
We’ve secured an option to purchase for two separate parcels of land near the existing station. Before making the decision to build, we’ll be engaging with the public and completing field studies to help determine the best site to develop. Since some of the specialized equipment takes time to build, we’re moving forward with the procurement process while we complete the field studies.
We’ll be engaging with Rightsholders, landowners and other stakeholders in the area to get feedback on the proposed facility.Respecting the Local Environment
What we do today impacts our future. We’re always working hard to reduce our impact and protect the environment.
As we plan projects, we use tools like databases, satellite imagery and field surveys to understand the environment we are working in.
As projects move forward, we’ll make sure environmental protection standards are in place to reduce our impact on features like:
- waterbodies
- sensitive lands
- wildlife and their habitats
- heritage resources
We also work with the Ministry of Environment and other regulatory agencies to ensure we meet all environmental requirements.
Project Benefits
Building a replacement facility will ensure continued power reliability in the area to meet current and future demand.
