Shepard Energy Centre

Calgary Energy Center
Country Canada
Location Calgary, Alberta
Status Operational
Commission date 2015
Owner(s) ENMAX, Capital Power Corporation
Thermal power station
Primary fuel Natural gas
Type Gas turbine
Combined cycle? Yes: Steam Turbine
Power generation
Nameplate capacity 860 MW

The Shepard Energy Center is a combined cycle power plant located on the east side of Calgary Alberta. Powered by two gas turbine generators, with two HRSGs capturing the waste heat from the exhaust-gases and producing steam for a single steam turbine.[1]

ENMAX claims the Shepard Energy Center emits less than half of the carbon dioxide per MW compared to traditional coal power-plants.

Image taken 14 km West of the plant, shortly after sunrise, showing the large vapour column produced.

History

The project was announced by Enmax in 2007.[2] Construction began in fall of 2011.[3] The plant was announced fully operational on March 11, 2015.[2]

Cost

The plant reportedly cost $1.4-billion.[2][4] In late 2012 it was announced that 50 percent ownership would be bought by Capital Power Corporation of Edmonton, for $860-million.[4]

References

  1. ↑ https://www.enmax.com/generation-wires/generation/natural-gas-powered/shepard-energy-centre
  2. 1 2 3 "Shepard Energy Centre, powered by natural gas, fully operational, Enmax says". CBC News. 2015-03-11.
  3. ↑ "Shepard power plant breaks ground". CBC News. 2011-10-04.
  4. 1 2 "Enmax announces $1.4B partnership with Capital Power". CBC News. 2012-12-06.

Coordinates: 50°58′15″N 113°53′07″W / 50.9707°N 113.8852°W / 50.9707; -113.8852

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