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

July 30, 2026 — The participant funding application period closed on July 29, 2026. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is reviewing the funding applications.

 

July 29, 2026 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada issued the summary of issues to the proponent on July 28 2026, for the preparation of its response to the summary of issues.


At a glance

Planning

Planning

In progress 49/180 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

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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