Beacon AI Centers Heartland Project

Heartland Power is proposing the construction, operation and decommissioning of a new power-generating facility fueled by natural gas, located in Sturgeon County, about seven kilometres east of Gibbons, Alberta. As proposed, the project would include 200 natural gas reciprocating engine generators organized into modules, exhaust treatment systems, air-cooled radiators, and would have a production capacity of about 920 megawatts to support a new data centre. The project is expected to operate for 25 years.

Latest update

February 5, 2026 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada issued the Summary of Issues to the proponent for the preparation of its response to the Summary of Issues and Detailed Project Description, if required. Also, the funding application period is now closed. IAAC is reviewing the funding applications.

At a glance

Planning

Planning

In progress 42/180 days

Key documents

Impact Statement

Impact Statement

Not started 0/1095 days
Impact Assessment

Impact Assessment

Not started 0/300 days
Decision Making

Decision Making

Not started 0/30 days
Post Decision

Post Decision phase is an ongoing process

If approved, the project may proceed to construction as federal authorizations and permits are issued, and as conditions and other requirements are met.

Post Decision

Not started

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Contacts

Beacon AI Centers Heartland Project
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
1145-9700 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4C3
Telephone: 780-495-2037
Email: Beacon-Heartland@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.

  • Location

    • Sturgeon County, about 7 kilometres east of Gibbons (Alberta)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Oil and Gas

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2025-12-29

  • Proponent

    Heartland Power

  • Authorities

    • Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Planning Phase for Impact Assessment

  • Reference Number

    90123

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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