Should a 460 MW Natural Gas Power Plant Be Built Near Rimbey, Alberta?
Official title: Flipi Gas-Fired Generation Project Public notice Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
TransAlta wants to build a natural gas power plant about 18 km southwest of Rimbey, Alberta. The facility would generate 460 megawatts using combined cycle technology and operate for 30 years. The federal government is deciding whether a full environmental impact assessment is needed.
Why This Matters
Live near Rimbey? This power plant could affect local air quality and land use for the next three decades. Indigenous communities with traditional ties to the area have a stake in how this land is used. Even if you're not nearby, Alberta's energy mix affects electricity prices across the province.
What Could Change
If approved, TransAlta could build a 460 MW gas-fired power plant operating for 30 years. The Impact Assessment Agency will decide whether a full federal environmental assessment is required. Your comments help shape that decision and identify key issues to study.
Key Issues
- Should a full federal impact assessment be required for this project?
- What local, regional, or Indigenous knowledge about the site should inform the assessment?
- What environmental or community issues should be the focus of any assessment?
How to Participate
- Review the summary of the Initial Project Description to understand what TransAlta is proposing.
- Visit the project home page on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry to submit comments online.
- If you prefer a different format, email your comments to flipi@iaac-aeic.gc.ca.
Events
| Date | Event | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2026 | Virtual Information Session | Virtual |