ENMAX Energy Corporation (ENMAX) is announcing its intention to build and operate a 1,000 megawatt (MW) clean, natural gas-fired power generation facility that will provide enough electricity for about two thirds of Calgary’s requirements. The proposed Shepard Energy Centre facility will become the template for future generation facilities in Alberta because it’s cleaner and located closer to customers.

Facility Description
The proposed ENMAX Shepard Energy Centre will use clean and efficient combined cycle turbine technology. Natural gas is burned in state-of-the-art combustion turbines that will produce both electricity and heat. The heat is then captured to produce even more electricity through a steam turbine. The facility will be using advanced natural gas technology and will produce less than half the carbon dioxide (CO₂) per MW of conventional coal plants.

Preliminary engineering and design work for the Shepard Energy Centre is underway but not yet complete. Complete technical details about the facility, including the type of equipment, water and natural gas requirements, environmental information, and facility footprint will be shared and discussed with all stakeholders as they become available.

Commitment to Community
ENMAX is committed to being an excellent corporate neighbour in the community and will provide timely and meaningful consultation with stakeholders about this proposed facility. ENMAX will work in a collaborative and responsive manner to share information about the proposed Shepard Energy Centre and listen to, understand and consider stakeholder concerns.

A comprehensive public consultation program has been developed to provide opportunities for interested parties to become engaged in dialogue and information sharing about this project from planning through operations. Through a series of activities including information packages, community open houses, and personal meetings, ENMAX looks forward to building long-term relationships with the local community.