Ontario Power Generation
Fossil-Fuel Power
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MEGAWATTS of Fossil Energy |
Ontario Power Generation operates five fossil-fuelled stations with a combined capacity of about 8,577 megawatts (MW). Four of these stations are fueled by coal. The fifth, Lennox Generating Station is dual fueled by oil and natural gas.
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Atikokan Station |
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Nanticoke Station |
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Lambton Station |
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Thunder Bay Station |
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Lennox Station |
OPG's fossil-fueled stations' role is to generate electricity, complementing generation produced by lower cost nuclear and hydroelectric facilities. Fossil-fueled stations provide a flexible source of energy and operate as baseload, intermediate and peaking facilities depending on the characteristics of the particular stations.
Their production is determined by electricity demand, price and the availability of nuclear, hydroelectric, and other non-OPG generators. In 2007, OPG's fossil-fuelled generating stations produced 29 terrawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity.
Environmental Responsibility
During the second quarter of 2006, the Ontario Government referred to the Ontario Power Authority the matter of how best to replace coal-fired generation in Ontario in the earliest practical time frame. This means that OPG’s coal-fired plants will continue to operate past their previously mandated closing date.
For as long as they operate, OPG will meet all environmental regulations that pertain to these plants. We will also make additional, prudent investments in environmental equipment and systems to further improve their environmental performance.
