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CENTRAL AVE. GENERATING FACILITY

Versorium Energy Ltd. is proposing to develop the Central Ave. Generating Facility (the Project), a 31 MW natural gas-fired power generation project in the City of Thunder Bay.​

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The Project will be located at the intersection of Central Ave. and Maureen St. on industrial zoned land.

 

The Project is comprised of:

  • Four Jenbacher J624 natural gas engines, each with a nominal capacity of 4.5 MW;

  • Four Jenbacher J620 natural gas engines, each with a nominal capacity of 3.3 MW;

  • Two electrical e-house buildings housing the Project's electrical switchgear;

  • Two step-up transformers;

  • Thermal hot water storage tank and pipeline to deliver heat to Canada Malting Co. Ltd.; and

  • Connections to the existing electrical distribution and natural gas distribution systems.

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Versorium is developing the Project to compete in the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) Long-Term
Procurement process, known as LT2. If Versorium is successful in its LT2 bid and the IESO awards Versorium a contract, the Project will advance through the required municipal, provincial, and federal regulatory processes, with operations targeted to begin prior to 2030.

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Versorium is dedicated to open communication with the local community, Indigenous communities, and municipal authorities. ​We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback about the Project. You can reach us by:

 

Email: engagement@versoriumenergy.com

Phone: 587-534-5002

Contact Us Form: Contact Us 

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September 9, 2025

  • Public notice to stakeholders and indigenous communities

September 23, 2025

  • Provide project update at the City of Thunder Bay Growth Standing Committee Meeting

September 24, 2025

  • Public open house

November 4, 2025​

  • Seek municipal support resolution at City of Thunder Bay Council Meeting

December 2025

  • Submit IESO LT2 Project bid

June 2026

  • IESO target date to notify successful LT2 proponents

July 2026

  • Initiate regulatory permitting processes (if successful in LT2)

September 2027

  • Regulatory permits/approvals received

April 2028

  • Commence construction

February 2029

  • Commercial Operations

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