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:
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Four Jenbacher J624 natural gas engines, each with a nominal capacity of 4.5 MW;
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Four Jenbacher J620 natural gas engines, each with a nominal capacity of 3.3 MW;
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Two electrical e-house buildings housing the Project's electrical switchgear;
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Two step-up transformers;
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Thermal hot water storage tank and pipeline to deliver heat to Canada Malting Co. Ltd.; and
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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
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Public notice to stakeholders and indigenous communities
September 23, 2025
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Provide project update at the City of Thunder Bay Growth Standing Committee Meeting
September 24, 2025
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Public open house
November 4, 2025​
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Seek municipal support resolution at City of Thunder Bay Council Meeting
December 2025
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Submit IESO LT2 Project bid
June 2026
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IESO target date to notify successful LT2 proponents
July 2026
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Initiate regulatory permitting processes (if successful in LT2)
September 2027
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Regulatory permits/approvals received
April 2028
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Commence construction
February 2029
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Commercial Operations
