Kineticor Asset Management LP (Kineticor) has announced a partnership with Pembina Pipeline Corporation (Pembina) to jointly develop the Greenlight Electricity Centre Limited Partnership, a project aimed at addressing Alberta’s increasing demand for electricity, particularly driven by the province’s rapidly growing data centre industry. Pembina has acquired a 50 percent interest in Greenlight LP, a special-purpose limited partnership managed by Kineticor.
A Significant Power Generation Project
Greenlight LP is developing the Greenlight Electricity Centre (GLEC), a proposed multi-phased, gas-fired combined cycle power generation facility with the potential capacity of up to 1,800 MW. The project will feature optional carbon capture capabilities and land suitable for a co-located 1,800 MW data centre complex. The GLEC is strategically located in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, with proximity to transmission lines, utility infrastructure, carbon sequestration, and fiber, making it an ideal site for such a large-scale development.
Kineticor’s Experience Enhances Project Feasibility
Kineticor, known for its successful development and operation of the 900 MW Cascade Power Plant, will manage the project. The GLEC is moving forward with the AESO interconnection process, and is currently in permitting, design, and contracting stages.
The GLEC will meet the energy needs of Alberta’s expanding data centre sector. The facility will provide power to a co-located data center or Alberta’s grid, supporting data center needs across the province. Greenlight is also actively engaging with potential customers to secure long-term power offtake agreements and is targeting grid interconnection by early 2027.
The partnership supports Alberta’s goal of attracting $100 billion in data centre investments by 2030. The provincial government encourages developers to bring their own power, and Pembina and Kineticor aim to deliver cost-effective solutions. Located near Edmonton, GLEC will meet data center energy needs while driving investment and innovation, benefiting the local workforce.
Also read: Chevron and Exxon Mobil Eye Entry into Electricity Market for Data Centers
Andrew Plaunt, CEO of Kineticor, said, “We are thrilled to partner with Pembina on this transformative project. Alberta’s Industrial Heartland is one of the best locations in the province to facilitate a project of this magnitude given the large land base, robust grid infrastructure, and potential for decarbonization solutions over time.”
He added, “By partnering with Pembina, we can leverage and combine our individual strengths and experience in major infrastructure projects to bring all the pieces together to develop a world class facility.”
Pembina’s Alliance Pipeline provides natural gas to the GLEC, while Kineticor’s expertise ensures the development of a top-tier facility.. Greenlight LP is advancing its 1,800 MW load application to AESO, aiming for grid connection by early 2027.
