Construction is underway on a massive $1.5-billion power plant near Edson that will soon supply eight percent of Alberta’s electricity needs..Kineticor Resource has secured financing for the Cascade Power Project, a 900MW combined-cycle, natural gas-fired generating facility..“Cascade was initially conceived by a group of individuals looking to make a difference as Alberta begins to transition away from coal-fired power generation in the province,” said Kineticor CEO Andrew Plaunt..The project is expected to create nearly 600 jobs at the peak of its construction as well as 25 long-term jobs during operation.. Defying crackdown, hundreds march against lockdowns in Calgary .It is expected to start operations in 2023..Government data shows Alberta contributes more than half of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation..Once completed, the Cascade project is expected to lower emissions..Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said he was delighted the project had commenced..“Glad to see Cascade’s 900MW natural gas power plant immediately begin construction after securing financing. This massive plant near Edson will provide 8 per cent of Alberta’s power demand. Great news for consumers & our natural gas industry supplying fuel!” Kenney tweeted..Dave Naylor is the News Editor of the Western Standard.dnaylor@westernstandardonline.com.TWITTER: Twitter.com/nobby7694
Construction is underway on a massive $1.5-billion power plant near Edson that will soon supply eight percent of Alberta’s electricity needs..Kineticor Resource has secured financing for the Cascade Power Project, a 900MW combined-cycle, natural gas-fired generating facility..“Cascade was initially conceived by a group of individuals looking to make a difference as Alberta begins to transition away from coal-fired power generation in the province,” said Kineticor CEO Andrew Plaunt..The project is expected to create nearly 600 jobs at the peak of its construction as well as 25 long-term jobs during operation.. Defying crackdown, hundreds march against lockdowns in Calgary .It is expected to start operations in 2023..Government data shows Alberta contributes more than half of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation..Once completed, the Cascade project is expected to lower emissions..Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said he was delighted the project had commenced..“Glad to see Cascade’s 900MW natural gas power plant immediately begin construction after securing financing. This massive plant near Edson will provide 8 per cent of Alberta’s power demand. Great news for consumers & our natural gas industry supplying fuel!” Kenney tweeted..Dave Naylor is the News Editor of the Western Standard.dnaylor@westernstandardonline.com.TWITTER: Twitter.com/nobby7694
