GTAA Cogeneration Plant

GTAA Cogeneration Plant
Country Canada
Location Mississauga, Ontario
Status Operational
Commission date February 1, 2006
Owner(s) Greater Toronto Airports Authority
Thermal power station
Primary fuel Natural gas
Cogeneration? yes
Power generation
Units operational 2+1 CCGT with LM6000PD gas tur
Nameplate capacity 117 MW

GTAA Cogeneration Plant is a combined cycle natural gas and steam power station owned by the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, in Mississauga, Ontario. The plant is primarily used to supply steam (for heating and cooling) and power to the Toronto Pearson International Airport with surplus power sold onto the Ontario grid.[1] The plant is located across from the airport at Elmbank Road and Network Road next to the Central Utilities Plant.

Description

The plant consists of:

  • 117-MW, 2+1 CCGT with LM6000PD gas turbines[2]

See also

References

  1. "Ontario Power Authority". Retrieved 2014-04-19.
  2. "CCGT Plants in Canada - other provinces". Archived from the original on 2009-07-19. Retrieved 2012-05-22.

Coordinates: 43°41′30.04″N 79°36′36.55″W / 43.6916778°N 79.6101528°W / 43.6916778; -79.6101528


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