Oldman River Hydroelectric Plant

Oldman River Hydroelectric Plant is a run-of-river hydroelectric power station owned by Atco Power (75%) and Piikani Nation (25%). The plant is located on the Oldman River near in Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada. The plant is primarily used to supply power onto the Alberta grid.[1]

Oldman River Hydroelectric Plant
Country	Canada
Location	Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9, near Pincher Creek, Alberta
Coordinates	49°33′39″N 113°53′45″W
Status	Operational
Commission date	2003
Owner(s)	Atco Power Piikani Nation
Thermal power station
Primary fuel	Hydro
Power generation
Nameplate capacity	32 MW

Description

The plant consists of:

• Two horizontal axis Francis turbines, (VA Tech Bouvier Canada with GE generators)

See also

• Oldman River Dam

References

1. "Oldman River Hydroelectric Plant". Retrieved 2012-05-24.