Balzac — 120 MW Natural Gas

Balzac is a 120 MW gas-fired power plant located in Alberta, Canada, operated by Encana and Nexen. The commissioning year is not specified, and it contributes to the natural gas generation capacity in the area.

This facility ranks as the 56th largest gas plant in Canada. With a capacity of 120 MW, it represents 0.41% of the total gas capacity of 29,357 MW in the country. Canada has 99 gas plants with a combined capacity of 29,357 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, Lennox Generating Station at 2,140 MW, Balzac is approximately 5.6% the size.

Natural gas is a vital energy source in Canada, accounting for about 30% of the country’s electricity generation. Alberta’s natural gas resources support the establishment of gas-fired power plants. The facility is located around 40 km north of Calgary.