Atikokan generating station operating on biomass

摘要

Ontario Power Generation's (OPG) Atikokan Generating Station (GS) is now operating on biomass, making it the largest electrical power plant in North America fuelled by 100% biomass. "Atikokan GS is a unique addition to our clean energy portfolio as it provides dispatchable, renewable energy that can be used when the power system needs it," said OPG's president and CEO,Tom Mitchell. "The biomass conversion and solutions developed for the Atikokan GS are cutting edge and OPG is at the forefront of this innovative technology," he added. OPG has fuel supply contracts in place with two companies in northwestern Ontario: Rentech Inc. and Resolute Forest Products. Each will supply 45,000 tonnes of wood pellets annually for a total of 90,000 tonnes. Both suppliers have employment arrangements with local Aboriginal communities.