Project OVERVIEW
TransCanada, one of North America’s leading energy infrastructure companies, has proposed to develop a gasification-based, polygeneration facility near Belle Plaine, Saskatchewan, located about 50 kilometres west of Regina and 30 kilometres east of Moose Jaw.
Throughout much of 2008, TransCanada undertook significant facility design work and began the environmental assessment process for the proposed facility. While these preliminary activities were initially expected to be complete prior to the end of 2008, the recent economic downturn has delayed plans for the polygeneration facility expected to be the first of its kind in Canada.
The decision to move the project to the next phase (FEED), which involves more detailed design and cost work, has been delayed until late 2009.
TransCanada remains committed to moving the project forward if and when the economic conditions make it viable. The facility, to be owned and operated by TransCanada, would use petroleum coke and produce electricity, as well as hydrogen, nitrogen, steam and carbon dioxide for industrial use.
TIMELINE & STATUS
Projects are subject to various internal and external approvals. Timelines are subject to change without notice.
- On April 23, 2008, TransCanada submitted to Saskatchewan Environment – Environmental Assessment Branch, a Project Description
- Engineering: Delayed until late 2009
- Proposed construction: Delayed
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
TransCanada remains committed to consulting with stakeholders about its plans for the development of this proposed facility and will continue to communicate with stakeholders as more information about the project becomes available.
CONTACTS
Media inquiries
1.800.608.7859
Mailing address
TransCanada
P.O. Box 1000
450 – 1st Street SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 5H1
Attn: Belle Plaine Project
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