With a natural gas system that has served Saskatchewan for more than 70 years, SaskEnergy plays a critical role in meeting the current and future needs of the industries that support economic growth in the province. Affordability and reliability drive that demand, especially in the power production sector. SaskPower’s Great Plains Power Station near Moose Jaw officially went into service in December 2024. The 360-megawatt plant is served by a natural gas system expansion, including a 30.5-kilometre transmission line and new meter station, which increased capacity to support residential, commercial and industrial growth in the Moose Jaw area. With the Aspen Power Station under construction near Lanigan, natural gas continues to be an important part of the electricity generation mix, ensuring a reliable source of fuel when wind and solar power aren’t available. SaskEnergy is set to soon begin construction on a 90-kilometre transmission line to enhance reliability for our customers in the surrounding areas, increasing spare capacity for anticipated residential, commercial and industrial growth — including the new power station. Providing critical energy to support a prosperous Saskatchewan
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