Brandon Dispatchable Capacity Project

Manitoba Hydro is proposing the expansion of an existing natural gas-fueled electricity generating facility, located in Brandon, Manitoba. As proposed, the Brandon Dispatchable Capacity Project would include the development of three new simple-cycle combustion turbines, with an anticipated increase in production capacity of approximately 750 megawatts. Project components would also include a 32-kilometre natural gas pipeline, two electrical transmission lines totalling 3.5 kilometres, and upgrades to the existing electrical transmission station. The project is expected to operate for about 30 years.

Latest update

June 29, 2026 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is inviting Indigenous Peoples and the public to review the summary of the Initial Project Description for the Brandon Dispatchable Capacity Project and provide feedback by July 19, 2026. Comments received will be used to prepare the summary of issues. Funding is also available to help participants in the impact assessment process for this project. Applications received by July 29, 2026, will be considered.

At a glance

Planning

Planning

In progress 21/180 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

Participate

Contacts

Brandon Dispatchable Capacity Project
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
1145-9700 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4C3
Telephone: 780-495-2037
Email: Brandon@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

    • East Brandon Industrial Area within the City of Brandon (Manitoba)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Oil and Gas

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2026-06-29

  • Proponent

    Manitoba Hydro

  • Authorities

    • Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Planning Phase for Impact Assessment

  • Reference Number

    90571

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...within 200 kilometres
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