Shepard Energy Centre
Power plant in Calgary
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The Shepard Energy Centre is a combined cycle power plant located on the east side of Calgary, Alberta. It is 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]
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| Location | Calgary, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 50°58′15″N 113°53′07″W |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | 2015 |
| Owners | ENMAX, Capital Power Corporation |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Natural gas |
| Turbine technology | Gas turbine |
| Combined cycle? | Yes: Steam Turbine |
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| Nameplate capacity | 860 MW |
ENMAX claims the Shepard Energy Centre emits less than half of the carbon dioxide per MW compared to traditional coal power-plants.[2][3][4]
History
Cost
The plant reportedly cost $1.4 billion.[5][7] In late 2012 it was announced that 50 percent ownership would be bought by Capital Power Corporation of Edmonton, for $860 million.[7]
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