Canada

Cory Cogeneration — 260 MW Natural Gas

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Cory Cogeneration is a 260 MW gas power plant located in Canada. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
260 MW

Installed

Commissioned
1999

Year online

Owner
Saskpower (50%) / ATCO Power (50%)

Operator

Location
52.09, -106.85

Coordinates

Insights

#140
largest in %s
#2,404
largest %s worldwide
#6,549
largest worldwide
1999
at fleet average
1
operated by %s
3
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
260 MW
Commissioned
1999
Status
Operational
Owner
Saskpower (50%) / ATCO Power (50%)
Country
Canada
Coordinates
52.093, -106.853

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
502,211 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
15.1M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
490 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

109,176
cars / year
66,961
homes / year
22.8M
trees to offset

Indicative estimate from standard life-cycle emission and capacity factors — not a measured figure. Open calculator

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About this plant

Cory Cogeneration is a significant gas-powered facility located in Canada, contributing to the province’s energy generation landscape with a capacity of 260 MW. This power plant operates through cogeneration technology, which efficiently utilizes natural gas to produce both electricity and useful thermal energy. Positioned at coordinates 52.0927, -106.8533, Cory Cogeneration is operated jointly by Saskpower and ATCO Power, reflecting a collaborative approach to meeting the energy needs of the region. The plant’s role in the local grid is vital, as it provides a reliable source of power while also supporting the province’s efforts to transition towards more sustainable energy solutions. The operation of gas-fired power plants like Cory Cogeneration is essential in the context of Canada’s energy policies, which emphasize the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the integration of renewable energy sources. By leveraging advanced cogeneration technology, Cory Cogeneration demonstrates how natural gas can serve as a bridge in the shift toward greener energy systems, ensuring energy security while minimizing environmental impacts.

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