What is Co-generation?

1. Co-generation is also known as combined heat and power.
2. Co-generation is the  simultaneous generation of two different forms of useful energy from a single fuel.
3. Starting with clean natural gas, our process will convert that energy source into two different forms of energy:
1. electricity that will go back to the Toronto power grid;
2. steam that will be used in New Forest and Atlantic’s paper mills.

1. A highly efficient gas turbine is fuelled by clean natural gas.
2. That turbine will generate electricity.
3. Waste heat from the turbine is captured through a once through steam generator that will provide steam to New Forest and Atlantic to use on a 7 day, 24 hour basis.

1. It is a highly efficient process to convert clean natural gas into power and steam.
2. Savings may be up 30-40% of input fuel energy.
3. It is a safe reliable source of power.
4. Increases security of energy supply.
5. Reduces environmental pollution.

“Our project may reduce green house gases by up to 125,000 tons per year”

If you are interested in reading about other Cogeneration Facilities currently in operation in Ontario, please browse the following links:

http://www.powerauthority.on.ca/combined-heat-power/gtaa-cogeneration-plant-900-mw-mississauga

http://www.powerauthority.on.ca/combined-heat-power/sarnia-regional-cogeneration-plant-4400-mw-sarnia

http://www.powerauthority.on.ca/combined-heat-power/thorold-cogeneration-project-2364-mw-thorold

http://www.powerauthority.on.ca/combined-heat-power/essar-cogeneration-facility-630-mw-sault-ste-marie