Howe Sound Pulp & Paper Corp — 112 MW Biomass

Howe Sound Pulp & Paper Corp is a 112 MW biomass power plant located in Canada. It is one of the key facilities utilizing biomass for energy generation in the country.

Ranked as the 5th largest biomass plant in Canada, it accounts for 3.61% of the total biomass capacity of 3,102 MW. Canada has 117 biomass plants with a combined capacity of 3,102 MW. Compared to the largest biomass plant, Atikokan-G1 at 215 MW, Howe Sound Pulp & Paper Corp is approximately 1/2 the size.

Biomass energy contributes to Canada’s renewable energy strategy, providing a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. The country’s forestry resources support biomass production, particularly in regions with significant wood processing industries. The plant is located approximately 50 km north of Vancouver in British Columbia.