Moraine Power Generation Project
Moraine Initiatives Ltd. is proposing the construction, operation, and decommissioning of a new natural gas-fired power plant, located near Whitecourt, Alberta. As proposed, the Moraine Power Generation Project would generate about 465 megawatts of electricity for the provincial grid. It would also include carbon dioxide (CO2) capture technology, with captured CO2 being transferred by a pipeline to an off-site carbon storage hub. Other project components would include a natural gas pipeline and a high-voltage electrical transmission line. The project is expected to operate for about 40 years.
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Planning
Planning
Key documents
- Notice of Impact Assessment Decision with Reasons October 4, 2023
- Summary of the Detailed Project Description of a Designated Project September 13, 2023
- Detailed Project Description of a Designated Project September 13, 2023
- Notice of Time Limit Suspension with Reasons August 10, 2023
- Summary of Issues July 17, 2023
Comment periods
- Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description May 18, 2023 to July 7, 2023 - Closed
Participate
Contacts
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada160 Elgin street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Telephone: 613-957-0700 or 1-866-582-1884
Fax: 613-957-0862
Email: information@iaac-aeic.gc.ca
Media Relations
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Email: media@iaac-aeic.gc.ca
Disclaimer
This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.
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Location
- Whitecourt (Alberta)
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Nature of Activity
- Oil and Gas
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Assessment Status
Completed -
Start Date
2023-05-18 -
Proponent
Moraine Initiatives Ltd. -
Authorities
- Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
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Assessment Type
Early decision - No further assessment required -
Reference Number
84591
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