Keephills Generating Station

TransAlta Completes First Off-Coal Conversion and Achieves Major Milestone in Phase Out of Coal

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Monday, February 1, 2021

At its peak, nearly 700 additional jobs were created to complete the Sun-6 conversion, system upgrades and maintenance projects.

Key Points: 
  • At its peak, nearly 700 additional jobs were created to complete the Sun-6 conversion, system upgrades and maintenance projects.
  • In 2021, TransAlta will complete its second and third CTG conversions with Keephills Unit 2 by mid-June, followed by Keephills Unit 3 by mid-December.
  • In addition, TransAlta will have significantly advanced the repowering of its Sundance 5 unit into a highly efficient combined-cycle facility.
  • By January 1, 2022, TransAlta's Alberta thermal fleet will be fueled completely by natural gas and entirely off coal.

Canadian Electric Power Leader Selects Emerson to Support Clean Energy Investment Plan

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Tuesday, November 19, 2019

The project is part of TransAltas $2 billion Clean Energy Investment Plan that will convert its existing coal assets in Alberta, Canada, to natural gas and extend its leadership in clean and renewable energy.

Key Points: 
  • The project is part of TransAltas $2 billion Clean Energy Investment Plan that will convert its existing coal assets in Alberta, Canada, to natural gas and extend its leadership in clean and renewable energy.
  • The coal-to-gas (CTG) conversions at TransAltas Keephills and Sundance power plants will help to substantially reduce emissions while providing firm, clean, reliable electricity to Alberta.
  • TransAlta operates more than 70 power generation facilities across Canada, the United States and Australia.
  • Emerson will lead the design, procurement, installation and commissioning in the replacement of automation systems for CTG projects at both Sundance and Keephills power plants.