North Battleford Energy Centre

North Battleford Energy Centre
Location R. M. of North Battleford, Saskatchewan
Status Under Construction
Owner(s) Northland Power
Power station information
Primary fuel Natural Gas
Power generation information
Installed capacity 260 MW

North Battleford Energy Centre is a natural gas fired station owned by Northland Power, under construction in the Rural Municipality of North Battleford, Saskatchewan located near the city of North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada. The plant will operate under a 20-year power purchase agreement with SaskPower. Construction started on the project in June 2010, with an expected completion date in the second half of 2013. The plant is being built by Kiewit Construction.[1] Construction of the centre is expected to cost $700M. [2]

Description

The Power Station consists of one 170 MW gas turbine (supplied by General Electric), that in a combined cycle configuration also generates steam for a steam turbine, resulting in a combined total of 260 MW.

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