Shepard Energy Centre
The Shepard Energy Centre is a combined cycle power plant located on the east side of Calgary, Alberta. Powered by two gas turbine generators, with two HRSGs capturing the waste heat from the exhaust-gases and producing steam for a single steam turbine.[1]
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| Location | Calgary, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 50°58′15″N 113°53′07″W |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | 2015 |
| Owner(s) | ENMAX, Capital Power Corporation |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Natural gas |
| Turbine technology | Gas turbine |
| Combined cycle? | Yes: Steam Turbine |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 860 MW |
ENMAX claims the Shepard Energy Centre emits less than half of the carbon dioxide per MW compared to traditional coal power-plants.[2][3][4]
Image taken 14 km (8.7 mi) West of the plant, shortly after sunrise, showing the large vapour column produced.
History
The project was announced by Enmax in 2007.[5] Construction began in fall of 2011.[6] The plant was announced fully operational on March 11, 2015.[5]
Cost
The plant reportedly cost $1.4 billion.[5][7] In late 2012 it was announced that 50 percent ownership would be bought by Capital Power Corporation of Edmonton, for $860 million.[7]
References
- "Shepard Energy Centre".
- "Shepard Energy Centre". www.enmax.com. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
- "Shepard Energy Centre". Capital Power. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
- "Shepard Energy Centre, powered by natural gas, fully operational, Enmax says". CBC News. March 11, 2015. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
- "Shepard Energy Centre, powered by natural gas, fully operational, Enmax says". CBC News. March 11, 2015.
- "Shepard power plant breaks ground". CBC News. October 4, 2011.
- "Enmax announces $1.4B partnership with Capital Power". CBC News. December 6, 2012.
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