Cogeneration

Cogeneration is the process of simultaneously producing steam and electricity. In MEG Energy’s operations, the steam is used for SAGD bitumen recovery, while the electricity is used to power the plant site, with excess power sold to Alberta’s power grid.

Cogeneration technology has several advantages over conventional steam boilers

Return on Investment

The amount of useable energy created from the burning of natural gas – is increased, as both bitumen and electricity are produced. 

Energy Production

Electricity produced at the plant site helps to ensure steady and reliable power.

Increased Profits

The sale of excess electricity helps offset production costs.

Environmental Impact

The electricity provided to the power grid has a lower carbon footprint than the provincial average, helping to reduce total greenhouse gas intensity for provincial consumers.

Incident Notification

Incident notification – April 30, 2016 – Meg Energy announces that today, at approximately 08:15 hrs, during work carried out on a natural gas well near the village of Edmonton in Alberta.