Aspen Power Station Project
Saskatchewan Power Corporation is proposing the construction, operation and decommissioning of the Aspen Power Station, a 370-megawatt combined-cycle natural gas power plant located about 17 kilometres west of Lanigan, Saskatchewan. As proposed, the project would include both a gas and steam turbine generator, along with a heat recovery generator. The project is expected to have an operational lifespan of 25 years.
Latest update
September 28, 2023 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada issued its impact assessment decision with reasons and decided that an assessment of the designated project is not required.
At a glance
Planning
Planning
Completed
84/180 days
Key documents
- Notice of Impact Assessment Decision with Reasons September 28, 2023
- Summary of the Detailed Project Description September 1, 2023
- Detailed Project Description of a Designated Project September 1, 2023
- Notice of Time Limit Suspension with Reasons June 29, 2023
- Summary of Issues June 2, 2023
Comment periods
- Public Notice: Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description April 25, 2023 to May 25, 2023 - Closed
Participate
Contacts
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Telephone: 613-957-0700 or 1-866-582-1884
Fax: 613-957-0862
Email: information@iaac-aeic.gc.ca
Media Relations
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Email: media@iaac-aeic.gc.ca
Disclaimer
This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.
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Location
- Lanigan (Saskatchewan)
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Nature of Activity
- Oil and Gas
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Assessment Status
Completed -
Start Date
2023-04-25 -
Proponent
Saskatchewan Power Corporation -
Authorities
- Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
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Assessment Type
Early decision - No further assessment required -
Reference Number
84525
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