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N.B. utility secures wood pellet supply deal to transition only coal power plant
The utility says the switch will cut plant emissions by 70% and help secure the majority of its biomass fuel supply.
- On Thursday, N.B. Power announced it secured supply agreements for wood and hemp biomass pellets to convert the Belledune Generating Station, moving the facility's transition from planning into execution.
- Federal requirements mandate that Canada phase out coal-fired power by 2030, prompting the utility's nine-year search for renewable fuel for the station, which provides about 15 per cent of New Brunswick's electricity.
- The Belledune Joint Venture, involving Airex Energy, Arbec Forest, and the Pabineau and Eel River Bar First Nation communities, will produce the pellets after investing about $10 million in a facility expected to generate up to 150,000 tonnes annually.
- CEO Lori Clark stated the switch will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 70 per cent at the plant, while the project is expected to create 75 jobs and sustain more than 325 additional forestry roles.
- Director of coal transition Jeff Yeomans said the plant will be fully transitioned to pellets by November 2029, as the utility builds fuel inventory before finalizing equipment upgrades for long-term renewable operation.
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New Brunswick coal-fired generating station switching to wood pellets
FREDERICTON - One of Canada's few remaining coal-fired power plants has taken a big step toward completing its transition to using a renewable source of energy.
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One of Canada's few coal-fired power plants has taken a decisive step towards completing its transition to a renewable energy source. New Brunswick's public electricity company is announcing...
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