U.S.
Public notice - Flipi Gas-Fired Generation Project - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
TransAlta Corporation is proposing to develop a new power-generating facility fueled by natural gas, located approximately 18 kilometres southwest of Rimbey, Alberta. As proposed, the Flipi Gas-Fired Generation Project would have a production capacity of 460 megawatts and use combined cycle technology. The project is expected to operate for 30 years.
About this update from Transalta Corporation
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