GTAA Cogeneration Plant explained

GTAA Cogeneration Plant
Location:	Mississauga, Ontario
Owner:	Greater Toronto Airports Authority
Status:	Operational
Th Fuel Primary:	Natural gas
Ps Cogeneration:	Yes
Ps Units Operational:	2+1 CCGT with LM6000PD gas tur
Ps Electrical Capacity:	117
Commissioned:	February 1, 2006

GTAA Cogeneration Plant is a combined cycle natural gas and steam power station owned by the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, in Mississauga, Ontario. The plant is primarily used to supply steam (for heating and cooling) and power to the Toronto Pearson International Airport with surplus power sold onto the Ontario grid.^[1] The plant is located across from the airport at Elmbank Road and Network Road next to the Central Utilities Plant.

Description

The plant consists of:

• 117-MW, 2+1 CCGT with LM6000PD gas turbines^[2]

See also

• TransAlta Mississauga Cogeneration Plant - formerly located at Derry Road and Airport Road within the airport and next to the former McDonnell Douglas plant, now demolished.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ontario Power Authority. 2014-04-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20140131094059/http://www.powerauthority.on.ca/sc-cc/gtaa-cogeneration-plant-900-mw-mississauga. 2014-01-31. dead.
2. Web site: CCGT Plants in Canada - other provinces. 2012-05-22. dead. http://arquivo.pt/wayback/20090719090409/http%3A//www.industcards.com/cc%2Dcanada%2Don.htm. 2009-07-19.