Natural gas, as a fossil fuel, is a source of energy having very high thermal efficiency. Because the steam is recovered and sold to an industrial consumer, this type of production makes it possible to reach high thermal efficiency factors and to meet environmental requirements.

The expertise developed by Boralex in natural gas-fired cogeneration allows it to design, develop, build, finance and operate this type of plant elsewhere in Canada and other countries.

At present, Boralex manages two natural gas-fired cogeneration plants having a combined capacity of 14 MW:

Blendecques Power Station

The pioneer's route
With a view to maximizing and diversifying its energy production potential, Boralex has shown the way toward a new type of energy production in Québec. Thus, in 1989, Boralex became the first owner and operator of a natural gas-fired cogeneration plant in the province. Located in Kingsey Falls, this power station, is the first of its kind is in Québec. In 2002, Boralex sold this power station to Boralex Power Income Fund, but retained its management and operation.

Started up in 2002, the Blendecques, France, natural gas-fired cogeneration plant, reflects the Boralex’ s know-how in this area of power generation. With an installed capacity of 14 MW, it supplies steam to the Norampac Avot-Vallée paper mill that is adjacent to it.

In the next few years, Boralex intends to increase the potential of this area of energy production by making use of its expertise in the development of various projects.