Newfoundland and Labrador’s Energy Resources

Hibernia

Newfoundland and Labradors five offshore oil fields in the Jeanne d’Arc Basin: Hibernia, Terra Nova, White Rose, North Amethyst, and Hebron have produced in excess of 2 billion barrels of oil. The discovered reserves/resources now total 5.4 billion barrels of oil and 10.8 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of natural gas. Hibernia was discovered in 1979 with recoverable reserves of 1.812 billion barrels of oil and 2.343 TCF of natural gas, and its first oil was produced on November 17, 1997. It operates using the Hibernia offshore production platform, a stand-alone Gravity Based Structure (GBS). Its ownership is divided among ExxonMobil, Chevron, Suncor, CHHC, Murphy Oil, Equinor and Nalcor Energy (more details here).

Hebron

Newfoundland and Labradors five offshore oil fields in the Jeanne d’Arc Basin: Hibernia, Terra Nova, White Rose, North Amethyst, and Hebron have produced in excess of 2 billion barrels of oil. The discovered reserves/resources now total 5.4 billion barrels of oil and 10.8 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of natural gas. Hebron was discovered in 1980 with recoverable reserves of 820 million barrels of oil and 0.451 TCF of natural gas, and its first oil was produced on November 27, 2017. It operates using the Hebron production platform, a stand-alone Gravity Based Structure (GBS). Its ownership is divided among ExxonMobil, Chevron, Suncor, Equinor and Nalcor Energy (more details here).

Terra Nova

Newfoundland and Labradors five offshore oil fields in the Jeanne d’Arc Basin: Hibernia, Terra Nova, White Rose, North Amethyst, and Hebron have produced in excess of 2 billion barrels of oil. The discovered reserves/resources now total 5.4 billion barrels of oil and 10.8 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of natural gas. Terra Nova was discovered in 1984 with recoverable reserves of 506 million barrels of oil and 0.064 TCF of natural gas, and its first oil was produced on January 20, 2002. Production uses the Terra Nova Floating, Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel. Its ownership is divided among Suncor, Cenovus Energy and Murphy Oil (more details here).

White Rose

Newfoundland and Labradors five offshore oil fields in the Jeanne d’Arc Basin: Hibernia, Terra Nova, White Rose, North Amethyst, and Hebron have produced in excess of 2 billion barrels of oil. The discovered reserves/resources now total 5.4 billion barrels of oil and 10.8 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of natural gas. White Rose was discovered in 1984 with recoverable reserves of 436 million barrels of oil and 1.8 TCF of natural gas, and its first oil was produced on November 12, 2005. Its ownership is divided among Cenovus Energy (72.5%) and Suncor (27.5%). Production has used the SeaRose Floating, Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, which is currently being retrofitted. The White Rose field includes three nearby satellite fields. The three satellite fields are the North Amethyst, South White Rose and West White Rose. The West White Rose project is in development (more details here).

North Amethyst

Newfoundland and Labradors five offshore oil fields in the Jeanne d’Arc Basin: Hibernia, Terra Nova, White Rose, North Amethyst, and Hebron have produced in excess of 2 billion barrels of oil. The discovered reserves/resources now total 5.4 billion barrels of oil and 10.8 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of natural gas. North Amethyst is a satellite field near the White Rose field. North Amethyst was discovered in 2006 with recoverable reserves of 70 million barrels of oil and 0.0981 TCF of natural gas, and its first oil was produced on May 31, 2010. Its ownership is divided among Cenovus Energy, Suncor and Nalcor Energy. Production has used the SeaRose Floating, Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, which is currently being retrofitted, and a subsea tie-back to the SeaRose (more details here).

Hydro Power

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (NL Hydro) is the Crown utility with operations across the province and operates major hydroelectric generation assets in Churchill Falls, Muskrat Falls, and Bay d’Espoir (together supplying approximately 6,856 MW of electricity). In addition to these large hydroelectric facilities, Newfoundland and Labrador has over 30 other hydroelectric stations which are either operated by NL Hydro, Newfoundland Power, Algonquin Power, and Kruger Energy.

Churchill Falls Hydroelectric Generating Facility (5,428 MW)

Owned by Churchill Falls Labrador Corporation, which is 65.8% owned by NL Hydro and 34.2% by Hydro Quebec, the Churchill Falls Generating Station is the second largest underground hydroelectric plant in North America and one of the largest underground powerhouses in the world- with 11 turbines and a rated generation capacity of 5,428 megawatts. On average, the facility annually generates roughly one percent of the world’s hydroelectric power!

Muskrat Falls Hydroelectric Generating Facility (824 MW)

Owned and operated by NL Hydro, this 824 megawatt (MW) hydroelectric generating facility was built at Muskrat Falls on the lower Churchill River. Construction started in 2013, and the facility consists of a spillway, three dams and a powerhouse, and is the second-largest hydroelectric facility in the province.

Menihek Hydroelectric Generating Station (18 MW)

Located in Labrador, this plant was first synchronized in 1954. The plant generates 18 MW of electrical power with an average production of 47 GWh. All power generated at Menihek is sold to Hydro Quebec.

Mary’s Harbour Renewables Project (0.429 MW)

Announced in 2018, the Mary’s Harbour Renewables project aimed to refurbish its decommissioned run-of-river hydro plant with new solar photovoltaic and lithium-ion battery capacity and a control system integrated into the existing diesel grid at Mary’s Harbour. The project refurbished the 240 kW hydro system with new generating components and a modern control system and installed bifacial PV solar panels with a total capacity of 189 kWDC and 669 kWh lithium-ion battery storage. The construction of Mary’s Harbour Solar Micro-grid was completed in October 2020, by Natural Forces Solar, and is now owned and operated by St. Mary’s River Energy LP.

Roddickton Hydro Plant (0.4 MW)

The Roddickton Hydro Plant, first synchronized in 1980, is located near the Town of Roddickton on the Northern Peninsula of the Island of Newfoundland. The single unit plant is located on Marble Brook and is supplied with water through a buried polyethelene penstock. The turbine is a horizontal shaft, two cell cross flow machine operating under a net head of 42 m, with design flow of 1.3 cubic meters per second and produces 400 kW.

Cat Arm Hydroelectric Generating Station (127 MW)

Owned and operated by NL Hydro, the Cat Arm Generating Station is located on the Northern Peninsula. Each of the two units operates with a rated flow of 20 m3/s to generate a total 127 MW of electrical power with an average annual production of 680 GWh. The two 63.5 MW units, equipped with Pelton turbines, were first synchronized in 1985.

*Rattle Brook Hydroelectric Generating Station (15.1 MW)

The Rattle Brook Hydroelectric Station, developed by Algonquin Power, has a capacity to generate 15.1 MW of electricity, which is then purchased by Newfoundland Power.
(Please note: this asset has not been confirmed by the utility*)

Snooks Arm and Venams Bight (1 MW)

Constructed in 1955 by Maritime Mining Corporation to provide electricity for Tilt Cove Mines, these are the oldest units in the Hydro Generation System. Located on the Baie Verte Peninsula, these two plants can produce a total of 1 MW. Both are single unit plants using horizontal shaft Francis turbine generator units and were originally constructed with above ground wood stave penstocks. By 2006, The Snooks Arm plant wood stave penstock had deteriorated and was replaced by an above ground steel penstock.

Deer Lake Hydroelectric Generating Station Lake (126 MW)

Owned and operated by Kruger Energy, the Deer Lake Hydroelectric Generating Station was commissioned in 1925 and has a capacity to generate 126 MW.

Watsons Brook Hydroelectric Generating Station (9 MW)

Owned and operated by Kruger Energy, the Watsons Brook Hydroelectric Generating Station was commissioned in 1958 and has a capacity to generate 9 MW.

Hinds Lake Hydroelectric Generating Station (75 MW)

Owned and operated by NL Hydro, the Hinds Lake Development is located on the eastern shore of Grand Lake. It has a rated flow of 40 m3/s and has the capacity to generate 75 MW of electrical power with an average annual production of 340 GWh. The unit, which is equipped with a Francis turbine, was first synchronized in 1980.

Buchan’s Hydroelectric Generating Station – (Exploits River System, 91.2 MW)

NL Hydro operates the Exploits Generations Assets on behalf of the Provincial Government. The Exploits River system consists of three hydroelectric facilities being Buchan’s (1.8 MW), Grand Falls (75 MW), and Bishop’s Falls (14.4 MW). As part of the operations of these Assets, Hydro works to protect the Atlantic Salmon run and operation of many fish passages, working closely with partners, including the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Environmental Resource Management Association. You can learn more about that work by clicking here.

Star Lake Hydroelectric Generating Station (18.4 MW)

The Star Lake Hydroelectric Generating Station has an installed capacity of 18.4 MW and is located approximately 45 km southwest of the town of Buchans, NL. It was constructed by the Star Lake Hydro Partnership, which included Abitibi-Consolidated and Enel Green Power Canada, and operations began in 1998. The Star Lake Hydroelectric Generating Station is now owned by the province and NL Hydro assumed operational responsibility for the asset in April 2011.

Lookout Brook Hydroelectric Power Station (6.2 MW)

Owned and operated by Newfoundland Power, the Lookout Brook Hydroelectric Generating Station has a capacity to generate 6.2 MW of electricity.

Rose Blanche Brook Hydroelectric Power Generating Plant (6 MW)

Owned and operated by Newfoundland Power, the Rose Blanche Brook Hydroelectric Power Generating Plant was fully commissioned in 1998 and has a capacity to generate 6 MW of electricity.

Granite Canal Hydroelectric Generating Station (41 MW)

Located within NL Hydro’s Bay d’Espoir system is the Granite Canal Hydroelectric Generating Station, which has a rated capacity of 41 MW and an annual average energy production of 220 GWh.

Upper Salmon Hydroelectric Generating Station (84 MW)

Owned and operated by NL Hydro, the Upper Salmon Development is used to generate 84 MW of electrical power with an average annual production of 570 GWh. The unit, which is equipped with a Francis turbine, was first synchronized in 1983.

Bay d’Espoir Hydroelectric Generating Facility (604 MW)

Owned and operated by NL Hydro, service began at the Bay d’Espoir Facility in 1967. The headwaters of the Bay d’Espoir system begin at Victoria Lake at an approximate elevation of 320 meters. Through a man-made array of dams and canals, this water is directed to generating plants at Granite Canal, Upper Salmon and, finally, 150 km from Victoria Lake to its final tidewater destination at Bay d’Espoir. Water is collected, stored and diverted from a number of drainage areas between Victoria Lake and Long Pond, the forebay for the two Bay d’Espoir generating stations. The facility has seven generating units and has a rated capacity of 604 MW.

Paradise River Hydroelectric Generating Station (8 MW)

This hydroelectric generating plant is located near the mouth of Paradise River on the Burin Peninsula. It operates with a rated flow of 25 m3/s to generate 8 MW of electrical power with an average annual production of 36 GWh. The unit, which is equipped with a Francis runner, was first synchronized in 1989. The project, which operates under a run-of-river philosophy, has a 43 m high concrete arch dam with an overflow spillway, the largest structure of this design in Eastern Canada.

Sandy Brook Hydroelectric Generating Station (5.5 MW)

Owned and operated by Newfoundland Power, the Sandy Brook Plant was placed in service in 1963 and has a rated capacity of 6MW with an average annual production of 27.6 GWh. The Sandy Brook Plant Penstock Replacement project took place in 2022.

Grand Falls Hydroelectric Generating Station – (Exploits River System, 91.2 MW)

NL Hydro operates the Exploits Generations Assets on behalf of the Provincial Government. The Exploits River system consists of three hydroelectric facilities being Buchan’s (1.8 MW), Grand Falls (75 MW), and Bishop’s Falls (14.4 MW). As part of the operations of these Assets, Hydro works to protect the Atlantic Salmon run and operation of many fish passages, working closely with partners, including the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Environmental Resource Management Association. You can learn more about that work by clicking here.

Bishop’s Falls Hydroelectric Generating Station – (Exploits River System, 91.2 MW)

NL Hydro operates the Exploits Generations Assets on behalf of the Provincial Government. The Exploits River system consists of three hydroelectric facilities being Buchan’s (1.8 MW), Grand Falls (75 MW), and Bishop’s Falls (14.4 MW). As part of the operations of these Assets, Hydro works to protect the Atlantic Salmon run and operation of many fish passages, working closely with partners, including the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Environmental Resource Management Association. You can learn more about that work by clicking here.

*Norris Arm Rattling Brook Hydroelectric Generating Station (12.5 MW)

Owned and operated by Newfoundland Power, the Rattling Brook hydroelectric generating station is located in Norris Arm. It filed for upgrades in 2021, and a capacity to generate 12.5 MW with an average annual production of 72.4 GWh/yr.
(Please note: this asset has not been confirmed by the utility*)

Lockston Hydroelectric Generating Station (3 MW)

Owned and operated by Newfoundland Power, the Lockston hydroelectric generating station has 3 MW of capacity.

New Chelsea Hydroelectric Generating Station (3.7 MW)

Newfoundland Power owns and operates over 15 hydroelectric generating stations throughout the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, New Chelsea is one of many operating at under 10 Megawatts (MW).

Heart’s Content Hydroelectric Generating Station (3.5 MW)

Newfoundland Power owns and operates over 15 hydroelectric generating stations throughout the province of Newfoundland, Heart’s Content is one of many operating at under 10 Megawatts (MW).

Seal Cove Hydroelectric Generating Station (3.5 MW)

Newfoundland Power owns and operates over 15 hydroelectric generating stations throughout the province of Newfoundland, Seal Cove is one of many operating at under 10 Megawatts (MW).

Topsail Hydroelectric Generating Station (2.6 MW)

Newfoundland Power owns and operates over 15 hydroelectric generating stations throughout the province of Newfoundland, Topsail is one of many operating at under 10 Megawatts (MW).

Petty Harbour Hydroelectric Generating Station (4.9 MW)

Newfoundland Power owns and operates over 15 hydroelectric generating stations throughout the province of Newfoundland, Petty Harbour is one of many operating at under 10 Megawatts (MW).

Pierre’s Brook Hydroelectric Generating Station (4.3MW)

Newfoundland Power owns and operates over 15 hydroelectric generating stations throughout the province of Newfoundland, Pierre’s Brook is one of many operating at under 10 Megawatts (MW).

Tors Cove Hydroelectric Generating Station (6.9 MW)

Newfoundland Power owns and operates over 15 hydroelectric generating stations throughout the province of Newfoundland, Tors Cove is one of many operating at under 10 Megawatts (MW).

Cape Broyle Hydroelectric Generating Station (6.3 MW)

Newfoundland Power owns and operates over 15 hydroelectric generating stations throughout the province of Newfoundland, Cape Broyle is one of many operating at under 10 Megawatts (MW).

*Mobile Hydroelectric Generating Station (12 MW)

Owned and operated by Newfoundland Power; the Mobile Hydroelectric Generating Station has a capacity to generate 12 MW of electricity.
(Please note: this asset has not been confirmed by the utility*)

*Morris Hydroelectric Generating Station (1.1 MW)

Owned and operated by Newfoundland Power; the Morris Hydroelectric Generating Station has a capacity to generate 1.1 MW of electricity.
(Please note: this asset has not been confirmed by the utility*)

Rocky Pond Hydroelectric Generating Station (3.3 MW)

Newfoundland Power owns and operates over 15 hydroelectric generating stations throughout the province of Newfoundland, Rocky Pond is one of many operating at under 10 Megawatts (MW).

*Horse Chops Hydroelectric Generating Station (8.3 MW)

Owned and operated by Newfoundland Power; the Horse Chops Hydroelectric Generating Station has a capacity to generate 8.3 MW of electricity.
(Please note: this asset has not been confirmed by the utility*)

Solar Power

There are two solar panel projects in Newfoundland and Labrador, with a combined capacity of under 1MW: the Mary’s Harbour Renewables project, and the Nunatsiavut Community Solar Projects.

Mary’s Harbour Renewables Project (0.429 MW)

Announced in 2018, the Mary’s Harbour Renewables project aimed to refurbish its decommissioned run-of-river hydro plant with new solar photovoltaic and lithium-ion battery capacity and a control system integrated into the existing diesel grid at Mary’s Harbour. The project refurbished the 240 kilowatts (kW) hydro system with new generating components and a modern control system and installed bifacial PV solar panels with a total capacity of 189 kWDC and 669 kWh lithium-ion battery storage. The construction of Mary’s Harbour Solar Micro-grid was completed in October 2020, by Natural Forces Solar, and is now owned and operated by St. Mary’s River Energy LP.

Nunatsiavut Community Solar Projects (0.121 MW)

As part of an initiative to enable clean energy consumption in rural communities, there has been solar panels installed in Nunatsiavut towns, totalling 121 kilowatts (kW) of capacity. The Makkovik Arena was completed in summer of 2020 with a solar energy capacity of 48kW, and the following projects were completed in the summer of 2022; the Jeremias Sillitt Community Centre in Nain (24 kW), the Rigolet community center (15kW), the Hopedale Nanuk center (24kW) and the Postville community center (10kW).

Wind Power

As of 2022, Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) had 54.39 megawatts (MW) of wind installed on its grid, primarily from the wind farms in St. Lawrence and Fermeuse. To learn about NL’s upcoming wind energy developments for hydrogen, visit Wind Hydrogen Projects - Industry, Energy and Technology (gov.nl.ca)

Ramea Wind-Diesel Energy Project (3.165 MW)

The remote community of Ramea has been the location of a pilot project with wind and diesel generation since 2004. The isolated town of about 450 people, located on Northwest Island on the island of Newfoundland's south coast, is one of 21 communities in the province not connected to the larger grid. Instead, Ramea's energy comes from three diesel-powered generators with a total capacity of 2.775 Megawatts (MW) and wind powered turbines with 0.39 MW capacity. In 2007, the further development of a Wind-Hydrogen Diesel System as a research and development project was approved, based on the conditions that the costs of the system would be treated as non-regulated, ratepayers would not bear any of the costs related to the system and NL Hydro would provide quarterly reports on the status of the system; however, hydrogen assets related to the Ramea Wind-Hydrogen Diesel System were approved for decommissioning in April, 2023.

St. Lawrence Wind Farm (27 MW)

Newfoundland and Labrador’s first commercial wind farm was constructed by Pennecon in 2008 and has been operating since 2009. Elemental Energy acquired the St. Lawrence Wind Project in 2020, and it now owns and operates the 27 MW wind farm.

Fermeuse Wind Turbine Power Project (27 MW)

The Fermeuse Wind Power Project was initially an agreement signed between NL Hydro and Vesctor Wind Energy in 2006, but the project was later sold to SkyPower Corp. The 27 MW Project consists of nine Vestas V90 wind turbines that produce 3MW each. The Fermeuse Wind Power Project is now owned and operated by Elemental Energy.

Corner Brook Biomass Cogeneration Plant (17.6 MW)

Located in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador’s only Biomass Cogeneration Plant is managed by Kruger Energy. It has a capacity to generate 17.6 MW of renewable electricity, and mainly uses tree bark as a fuel to produce its high-pressure, high-temperature steam within its biomass boiler to feed its steam turbine.

Corner Brook Biomass Cogeneration Plant (17.6 MW)

Located in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador’s only Biomass Cogeneration Plant is managed by Kruger Energy. It has a capacity to generate 17.6 MW of renewable electricity, and mainly uses tree bark as a fuel to produce its high-pressure, high-temperature steam within its biomass boiler to feed its steam turbine.

Holyrood Thermal Generating Station (490 MW)

Located in the Town of Holyrood, the Holyrood Thermal Generating Station is a thermal generating facility that burns 0.7% sulphur fuel. Put in service in 1969, it is owned and operated by NL Hydro and consists of three turbines with a total generating capacity of 490 megawatts (MW). Learn how it works by clicking here.

Holyrood Thermal Generating Station (490 MW)

Located in the Town of Holyrood, the Holyrood Thermal Generating Station is a thermal generating facility that burns 0.7% sulphur fuel. Put in service in 1969, it is owned and operated by NL Hydro and consists of three turbines with a total generating capacity of 490 megawatts (MW). Learn how it works by clicking here.

Braya Renewable Fuels

The Braya Renewable Fuels refinery in Come By Chance, Newfoundland and Labrador is a repurposed petroleum refinery that has been converted into a renewable fuels production facility. The facility commenced commercial operations in February 2024 and anticipates an initial production capacity of 18,000 barrels per day of renewable diesel, with future plans to expand production capacity, add sustainable aviation fuel production capabilities, and explore green hydrogen production.

Braya Renewable Fuels

The Braya Renewable Fuels refinery in Come By Chance, Newfoundland and Labrador is a repurposed petroleum refinery that has been converted into a renewable fuels production facility. The facility commenced commercial operations in February 2024 and anticipates an initial production capacity of 18,000 barrels per day of renewable diesel, with future plans to expand production capacity, add sustainable aviation fuel production capabilities, and explore green hydrogen production.

Combustion Turbines

Newfoundland and Labrador has about 175 MW of capacity from diesel, and there are many rural communities within the province that rely on these diesel assets for electricity generation.

Ramea Wind-Diesel Energy Project (3.165 MW)

The remote community of Ramea has been the location of a pilot project with wind and diesel generation since 2004. The isolated town of about 450 people, located on Northwest Island on the island of Newfoundland's south coast, is one of 21 communities in the province not connected to the larger grid. Instead, Ramea's energy comes from three diesel-powered generators with a total capacity of 2.775 Megawatts (MW) and wind powered turbines with 0.39 MW capacity.

In 2007, the further development of a Wind-Hydrogen Diesel System as a research and development project was approved, based on the conditions that the costs of the system would be treated as non-regulated, ratepayers would not bear any of the costs related to the system and NL Hydro would provide quarterly reports on the status of the system; however, hydrogen assets related to the Ramea Wind-Hydrogen Diesel System were approved for decommissioning in April, 2023.

Stephenville Diesel Generating Station (50 MW)

Hardwoods and Stephenville Terminal stations both have Gas Turbines installed. Each Gas Turbine has a capacity of 50 MW and there are 2 separate engines at each site (25 MW each). They are both connected to the Island Interconnected System and provide reserve support for the system. Both Hardwoods and Stephenville can also operate as Sync Condensers to provide voltage support to the system.

Grey River Diesel Generating Station (0.522 MW)

NL Hydro owns and operates one oil-fired plant, four gas turbines, and 23 diesel plants throughout the province of Newfoundland, Grey River is operating at under one Megawatt (MW)

Francois Diesel Generating Station (0.635 MW)

NL Hydro owns and operates one oil-fired plant, four gas turbines, and 23 diesel plants throughout the province of Newfoundland, Francois is operating at under one Megawatt (MW)

McCallum Diesel Generating Station (0.446 MW)

NL Hydro owns and operates one oil-fired plant, four gas turbines, and 23 diesel plants throughout the province of Newfoundland, McCallum is operating at under one Megawatt (MW)

Hardwoods Diesel Generating Station (50 MW)

Hardwoods and Stephenville Terminal stations both have Gas Turbines installed. Each Gas Turbine has a capacity of 50 MW and there are 2 separate engines at each site (25 MW each). They are both connected to the Island Interconnected System and provide reserve support for the system. Both Hardwoods and Stephenville can also operate as Sync Condensers to provide voltage support to the system

St. Brendan’s Diesel Generating Station (0.712 MW)

NL Hydro owns and operates one oil-fired plant, four gas turbines, and 23 diesel plants throughout the province of Newfoundland, Francois is operating at under one Megawatt (MW)

St. Anthony Diesel Generating Station (9.7 MW)

The diesel plant is located in St.Anthony in Newfoundland. The plant capacity is 9.7 MW. There are 8 diesels at the plant and which range in capacity from 850 kW to 2500 kW. The plant is part of the Island Interconnected System and is primarily used to provide backup power to the local area (if needed). Can also be used for Island Interconnected System

L’Anse au Loup Diesel Generating Station (8 MW)

NL Hydro owns and operates one oil-fired plant, four gas turbines, and 23 diesel plants throughout the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, L’Anse au Loop operates at eight Megawatts (MW).

Mary’s Harbour Diesel Generating Station (2.54 MW)

NL Hydro owns and operates one oil-fired plant, four gas turbines, and 23 diesel plants throughout the province of Newfoundland, Mary’s Harbour is one of many operating at under five Megawatts (MW).

Happy Valley Goose Bay Gas Turbine (25 MW)

The Happy Valley Goose Bay gas turbine is a source of back up energy for the Lower Churchill River hydroelectric generation facility.

St. Lewis Diesel Generating Station (1 MW)

NL Hydro owns and operates one oil-fired plant, four gas turbines, and 23 diesel plants throughout the province of Newfoundland, St. Lewis is one of many operating at under five Megawatts (MW).

Port Hope Simpson Diesel Generating Station (2.3 MW)

NL Hydro owns and operates one oil-fired plant, four gas turbines, and 23 diesel plants throughout the province of Newfoundland, Port Hope Simpson is one of many operating at under five Megawatts (MW).

Charlottetown Diesel Generating Station (2.5 MW)

NL Hydro owns and operates one oil-fired plant, four gas turbines, and 23 diesel plants throughout the province of Newfoundland, Charlottetown is one of many operating at under five Megawatts (MW).

Norman’s Bay Diesel Generating Station (0.16 MW)

NL Hydro owns and operates one oil-fired plant, four gas turbines, and 23 diesel plants throughout the province of Newfoundland, Norman’s Bay is one of few operating at under 1 Megawatt (MW).

Black Tickle Diesel Generating Station (1 MW)

NL Hydro owns and operates one oil-fired plant, four gas turbines, and 23 diesel plants throughout the province of Newfoundland, Black Tickle is one of many operating at under five Megawatts (MW).

Cartwright Diesel Generating Station (2.45 MW)

NL Hydro owns and operates one oil-fired plant, four gas turbines, and 23 diesel plants throughout the province of Newfoundland, Cartwright is one of many operating at under five Megawatts (MW).

Paradise River Diesel Generating Station (0.15 MW)

NL Hydro owns and operates one oil-fired plant, four gas turbines, and 23 diesel plants throughout the province of Newfoundland, Paradise River is one of few operating at under 1 Megawatt (MW).

Rigolet Diesel Generating Station (1.3 MW)

NL Hydro owns and operates one oil-fired plant, four gas turbines, and 23 diesel plants throughout the province of Newfoundland, Rigolet is one of many operating at under five Megawatts (MW).

Makkovik Diesel Generating Station (2 MW)

NL Hydro owns and operates one oil-fired plant, four gas turbines, and 23 diesel plants throughout the province of Newfoundland, Makkovik is one of many operating at under five Megawatts (MW).

Postville Diesel Generating Station (1 MW)

NL Hydro owns and operates one oil-fired plant, four gas turbines, and 23 diesel plants throughout the province of Newfoundland, Postville is one of many operating at under five Megawatts (MW).

Hopedale Diesel Generating Station (2.6 MW)

NL Hydro owns and operates one oil-fired plant, four gas turbines, and 23 diesel plants throughout the province of Newfoundland, Hopedale is one of many operating at under five Megawatts (MW).

Natuashish Diesel Generating Station (4.3 MW)

NL Hydro operates this plant on behalf of Mushuau Innu First Nation. The plant is located in the community of Natuashish in Labrador and is not connected to the grid (remote community). The plant capacity is 4321 KW (4.3 MW). There are four diesels at the plant. Two are rated at 1300 kW. One is rated at 671 kW and the other is rated at 1050 kW.

Nain Diesel Generating Station (3.945 MW)

NL Hydro owns and operates one oil-fired plant, four gas turbines, and 23 diesel plants throughout the province of Newfoundland, Nain is one of many operating at under five Megawatts (MW).