Canada

McMahon Cogeneration Plant — 120 MW Natural Gas

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McMahon Cogeneration Plant is a 120 MW gas power plant located in Canada. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
120 MW

Installed

Commissioned

Year online

Owner
Spectra Energy (50%) / ATCO Pwer (50%)

Operator

Location
56.14, -120.67

Coordinates

Insights

#263
largest in %s
#3,112
largest %s worldwide
#9,242
largest worldwide
1
operated by %s
5
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
120 MW
Commissioned
Status
Operational
Owner
Spectra Energy (50%) / ATCO Pwer (50%)
Country
Canada
Coordinates
56.145, -120.669
Wikipedia
Link

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
231,790 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
7M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
490 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

50,389
cars / year
30,905
homes / year
10.5M
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

McMahon Cogeneration is a 120 MW gas-fired power plant located in Canada, operated by Spectra Energy and ATCO Power. This facility generates electricity using natural gas.

It ranks as the 56th largest gas plant in Canada. With a capacity of 120 MW, it represents 0.41% of Canada’s total gas capacity of 29,357 MW. Canada has 99 gas plants with a combined capacity of 29,357 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, the Lennox Generating Station at 2,140 MW, this facility is about 1/18th the size.

Natural gas is a significant part of Canada’s energy landscape, providing approximately 15% of the country’s electricity generation. The McMahon Cogeneration plant supports the shift towards cleaner energy sources in the region. It is located approximately 1,200 km northwest of Edmonton in British Columbia.

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Canada

McMahon Cogeneration Plant — 120 MW Natural Gas

Natural Gas Verified

McMahon Cogeneration Plant is a 120 MW gas power plant located in Canada. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
120 MW

Installed

Commissioned

Year online

Owner

Operator

Location
56.15, -120.67

Coordinates

Insights

#263
largest in %s
#3,112
largest %s worldwide
#9,242
largest worldwide
5
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
120 MW
Commissioned
Status
Operational
Owner
Country
Canada
Coordinates
56.148, -120.668
Wikipedia
Link

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
231,790 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
7M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
490 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

50,389
cars / year
30,905
homes / year
10.5M
trees to offset

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

Nearby Stations

About this plant

McMahon Cogeneration Plant is a 120 MW gas-fired power plant located in Canada. It operates as a cogeneration facility, utilizing natural gas to produce both electricity and thermal energy. This plant contributes to Canada’s energy generation portfolio.

Ranked as the 56th largest gas plant in Canada, it accounts for 0.41% of the country’s total gas capacity of 29,357 MW. Canada has 99 gas plants with a combined capacity of nearly 29,000 MW. In comparison to the largest gas plant, Lennox Generating Station at 2,140 MW, McMahon is about 1/18th the size.

Natural gas is an important part of Canada’s energy mix, providing a flexible and cleaner alternative to coal. The country is increasingly integrating renewable sources, but gas remains vital for meeting peak demand and ensuring grid stability. The plant is located approximately 800 km northwest of Edmonton in the northern region of British Columbia.

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