Shepard Energy Centre: A Sustainable Natural Gas Power Project
The Shepard Energy Centre is an 800 MW natural gas combined cycle facility based in Alberta. It received regulatory approval in early 2011 and is currently under construction, with a projected cost of approximately $1.35 billion. This joint venture with Capital Power utilizes advanced Mitsubishi 501G gas turbines, ensuring low air emissions, including less than 0.4 tonnes/MWh of GHG emissions—over half of coal emissions. The plant emphasizes environmental stewardship, minimizing its impact on air quality and water consumption while aiming for commercial operation in early 2015.
Shepard Energy Centre: A Sustainable Natural Gas Power Project
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Overview • Nominal 800 MW Natural Gas Combined Cycle • Early 2011 Received Regulatory Approval (Alberta Utilities Commission and Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development) • Cost: Approximately 1.35 Billion • Joint Venture with Capital Power • Currently under construction • COD: Early 2015
Technology • Video • Natural Gas Combined Cycle • 2 on 1 Mitsubishi 501G gas turbine
Environmental Attributes - Low Air Emissions • GHG – Less that 0.4 tonnes/MWh (less than half of the emissions from Coal) • SOx – Virtually none • NOx – Shepard will only emit between 3 ppm and 6 ppm • PM – virtually none • Mercury – No mercury emissions • We did extensive air dispersion modeling and Shepard has minimal impact on air quality in the region.
Shepard Site Photos – April 2013 Aerial View Looking South
Shepard Site Photos – April 2013 Fiberglass Cooling Tower Showing End Wall And Louver Installation
Shepard Site Photos – April 2013 HRSG #2 Finger Rack Area
Shepard Site Photos – April 2013 Combustion Turbine #1
Shepard Site Photos – April 2013 Low Pressure Steam Turbine Rotor Insertion