Overview
Hardwoods is a 54 MW gas power plant in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, operated by TransCanada. It supplies electricity to the local grid.
Hardwoods is a natural gas-fired power generation facility located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. With a capacity of 54 MW, it is a small-scale plant within the Canadian power sector, contributing to regional electricity supply. The plant is owned and operated by TransCanada, a major energy infrastructure company. The facility operates under Canada's federal and provincial environmental regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and provincial emission standards for nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide. As a gas-fired plant, it benefits from lower carbon intensity compared to coal, though it still emits greenhouse gases. The technology is likely a simple-cycle or combined-cycle gas turbine, typical for plants of this size. Hardwoods plays a role in supporting grid stability in Newfoundland and Labrador, a province with a mix of hydroelectric and thermal generation. Its location near the coast may influence operational considerations, such as marine fuel supply logistics. The plant's relatively modest capacity means it serves local or industrial customers rather than large urban centers.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal, but it still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in a sparsely populated area reduces direct exposure to populated centers, though air quality impacts may affect nearby communities. Typical gas plants of this size have moderate efficiency. Regulatory compliance with Canadian emission standards is expected.
Frequently asked questions
The Hardwoods gas power plant is located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at coordinates 47.4166 N, -53.5314 W.
The Hardwoods power plant has a capacity of 54 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas-fired facility.
The Hardwoods power plant is owned by TransCanada, a major Canadian energy infrastructure company.
Gas power plants in Canada must comply with the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and provincial regulations, including emission limits for nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide, as well as greenhouse gas reporting requirements.
The Hardwoods plant provides 54 MW of electricity to the Newfoundland and Labrador grid, supporting local reliability and complementing the province's hydroelectric generation.