Greenfield Energy Centre
| Greenfield Energy Centre | |
|---|---|
  Location of Greenfield Energy Centre | |
| Country | Canada |
| Location | Courtright, St. Clair, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 42°46′09″N 82°27′10″W / 42.7692°N 82.4528°WCoordinates: 42°46′09″N 82°27′10″W / 42.7692°N 82.4528°W |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | October 16, 2008 |
| Owner(s) | 50% Calpine, 50% Matsui |
| Operator(s) | Greenfield Energy Centre LP |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Natural gas |
| Type | Gas turbine |
| Combined cycle? | Yes |
| Cooling source | St. Clair River |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational |
3 × 220 MW Siemens 501FD2 gas turbines 1 × 350 MW Toshiba steam turbine |
| Nameplate capacity | 1,005 MW |
Greenfield Energy Centre is a natural gas-fired power station operated by Greenfield Energy Centre LP, brought into operation on October 16, 2008. Power is produced under contract to the Ontario Power Authority.[1] It is located in St. Clair, in Lambton County, Ontario.
Description
The Power Station is the largest gas fired station in Canada and consists of three Siemens Westinghouse 501FD2 combustion turbines and one steam turbine. Process water is taken from the St. Clair River and processed in on onsite treatment plant before being returned.
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Coordinates: 42°46′09″N 82°27′10″W / 42.76917°N 82.45278°W
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