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Biomass cogen plant to bring energy security and diesel reductions to Atikamekw of Opitciwan

Anthony Capkun July 30, 2025 2 min read
Electrical Business
Biomass cogen plant to bring energy security and diesel reductions to Atikamekw of Opitciwan
AI Article Summary

A new 4.8-MW forest biomass cogeneration facility in Northern Quebec aims to reduce diesel reliance for the Atikamekw of Opitciwan by generating electricity from local wood waste. Supported by a $24-million loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank, the facility will increase energy security and stimulate local economic growth. The project will also include a new substation and battery energy storage system to improve power stability, reducing diesel use by 4.6 million liters and CO2 emissions by 13,000 tonnes annually. The construction will support 40 jobs, with expectations to complete and commission by the end of next summer.