Potential Natural Gas Power Station Sites
We’re studying potential sites for 1 or more additional natural gas power stations to support future power needs in the province. We’ll be looking at areas near Swift Current, Belle Plaine and Rowatt south of Regina.
Your input is important as we search for the best sites for potential new natural gas power stations. Getting involved early means your thoughts can be considered before decisions are made.
We’re seeking feedback from Rightsholders, landowners and stakeholders in these areas. We want to know what things we should consider as we study potential sites, and also how we can lessen potential impacts.
Visit a Site Office
We’ll be hosting site offices for the following dates and locations. No appointment is necessary.
Rowatt – June 18-19 | Belle Plaine – June 25-26 | Swift Current – June 27-28 |
Royal Hotel Regina | Belle Plaine Community Hall | Days Inn by Wyndham |
June 18 – 12-5 pm | June 25 – 12-6 pm | June 27 – 12-6 pm |
We hope to have land options by early 2025 so that we can make decisions about what to build by 2029 or sooner.
Why Natural Gas?
- We’re committed to achieving a net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions power system by 2050 or sooner. Natural gas produces less than half of the GHG emissions of traditional coal and it supports the addition of more renewable energy like solar and wind power to the grid.
- To meet federal government regulations, we need to retire over 1,400 megawatts (MW) of conventional coal generation by 2030. Natural gas is the only supply option we have currently available to build at the scale we need for our energy transition and future growth.
- Natural gas provides reliable power and an ideal back-up to wind and solar. It can be designed to quickly start or ramp up as needed when less wind or solar power is available.
We Want Your Feedback — Use Our Map Tool
During this project, we’re working with First Nations and Métis communities, local municipalities and landowners to collect feedback. We’ll use this feedback to assess the suitability of each potential site.
Using our map tool, drop a pin on the map and let us know your feedback and insights on the potential power station areas and things that are important for us to consider.
You can also provide more detailed feedback in the feedback form below.
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Start Form
We’re studying potential sites near Swift Current, Belle Plaine and south of Regina for 1 or more additional natural gas power stations.
We’re looking for your feedback to decide which sites are most suitable.
We want to know:
- How do you want to exchange information with us?
- Who else should we be talking with?
- What potential impacts should we be aware of? How can we reduce impacts?
- What environment and wildlife features are you aware of in the area?
- Are there future infrastructure plans we should note?
- What concerns do you have?
Please review the maps of the study areas and share your thoughts with us by completing the questions in our feedback form.
- Belle Plaine
- Rowatt area (south of Regina)
- Swift Current
How to Complete the Feedback Form
The feedback form asks questions to get more detailed feedback that is specific to each of the potential power station study areas. If you don't want to answer a particular question, please skip it and move on to the next question.Questions About the Project
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