Burrard Generating Station
| Burrard Generating Station | |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Location | Port Moody, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49°17′56″N 122°53′25″W / 49.29889°N 122.89028°WCoordinates: 49°17′56″N 122°53′25″W / 49.29889°N 122.89028°W |
| Status | Active |
| Commission date | 1962 |
| Owner(s) | BC Hydro |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | natural gas |
| Type | Steam turbine |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 950 megawatts |
Burrard Generating Station is a Natural Gas fired station built by BC Electric, owned by BC Hydro since 1961, located in Port Moody, British Columbia.
Description
The station consists [1] of six 160 MW units; it serves to meet short term peak demands. Three units are held in standby, available on eight hours notice. The three active units are used for voltage regulation. A plant upgrade project was completed in 2003.[2] In 2001 it represented over 9% of BC Hydro's gross metered generation.[3]
BC Hydro intends to shut down [4] the station in 2016, once additional capacity is built at the Mica Generating Station.
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