Keephills

The Keephills power plant is located 70 kilometers west of Edmonton, Alberta and five kilometers south of Wabamun Lake.

All of TransAlta's operations in the Wabamun Lake area are an important part of nearby communities. We participate in the Keephills Power Project Steering Committee to share information with the community about our activities, and collaboratively address concerns such as land use, ownership and leasing, road network changes and environmental issues.

Environmental Highlights

Our Keephills 2 facility was the location of a long-term pilot test of mercury control technology, which completed in late 2008. The test involved the injection of a sorbent-activated carbon. Results were promising; 60 per cent of mercury in the coal was recovered. The process will continue to be refined as we install it at our other Alberta facilities.

Awards & Recognition

• Meets ISO 14001 standards - (ISO 14001 is an international standard setting the framework for a holistic and strategic approach to environmental policy, plans and actions)
• Meets OHSAS 18001 standards - (OHSAS 18001 standards have been set to help companies eliminate or minimize risk to employees and others)