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North Bay

North Bay

The North Bay facility is located near North Bay, Ontario. The facility is a natural gas-fired combined-cycle power plant that was commissioned in 1997 to provide efficient and reliable electricity to Ontario’s grid.

The plant is equipped with a Pratt & Whitney FT8-2 combustion turbine, an IST once-through steam generator (OTSG), and an ABB steam turbine, delivering optimized energy recovery and operational flexibility.

Under a Medium-Term 2 IESO capacity contract beginning May 1, 2026 and expiring April 30, 2031, North Bay continues to support Ontario’s energy needs with dependable, lower-emission generation.

The North Bay facility includes 32.7 acres of owned land adjacent to the power plant.

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North Bay

North Bay, Ontario

Gas

Fuel type

40 MW

Gross Installed Capacity

100%

TransAlta ownership

Stats at a glance

TransAlta-operated First on-stream Revenue source TransAlta-built Contract expiry
Yes 1997 LTC/Merchant No 2031

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