Should a New 1,864 MW Natural Gas Power Plant Be Built Near Gibbons, Alberta?

Official title: Greenlight Electricity Centre Project Public notice Public Comments Invited and Information Sessions on the Summary of the Initial Project Description

Closed Environmental Assessment Environment & Climate Natural Resources
A company wants to build a major natural gas power plant about 10 km east of Gibbons, Alberta. The facility would include four gas and steam turbine units capable of generating up to 1,864 megawatts of electricity. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is gathering feedback on the initial project description before deciding whether a full environmental assessment is needed.

Why This Matters

Live near Gibbons or in Alberta's industrial heartland? This plant would operate for at least 40 years. Natural gas plants produce greenhouse gas emissions and can affect local air quality. The project also includes new transmission lines and a gas pipeline that could cross nearby properties.

What Could Change

If the project proceeds, Alberta would gain a major new source of electricity generation. The federal government will use public feedback to prepare a summary of issues for the proponent. This could lead to a full impact assessment with stricter environmental conditions, or the project could proceed with provincial oversight only.

Key Issues

  • What environmental concerns should be considered for this natural gas power plant?
  • What are the potential impacts on local communities and Indigenous Peoples?
  • Should this project undergo a full federal impact assessment?

How to Participate

  1. Review the summary of the Initial Project Description on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry (reference number 89790).
  2. Submit your comments online through the project homepage on the Registry, or email Greenlight@iaac-aeic.gc.ca if you prefer a different format.

Events

Date Event Location
August 20, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM MDT Virtual Information Session (English) Virtual
August 21, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM MDT Virtual Information Session (English) Virtual