Description
This is to advise that on 22 December 2025, IESO Nova Scotia registered the Fast Acting Natural Gas Power Generation Facility - Marshdale, Pictou Country, for environmental assessment, in accordance with Part IV of the Environment Act.
The purpose of the proposed undertaking is to construct and operate a fast acting natural gas facility with capacity of up to 300 megawatts with combustion turbines and associated infrastructure (i.e., access roads, substation, buildings, etc.) that will provide electricity to the Nova Scotia electrical grid. The Project is located on property identification number (PID) 00910307, near the communities of Lorne, Hopewell, and Eureka in the Municipality of Pictou County, Nova Scotia. The Project is scheduled to begin construction in 2027 and is expected to be operational for at least 30 years.
Minister's Decision
On or before 19 February 2026, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change will decide if the project can be granted conditional environmental assessment approval.
Project Documents
Registration
- Fast Acting Natural Gas Power Generation Facility – Marshdale EA Registration Document (PDF)
- Appendix A-G (PDF)
- Appendix H-K PDF)
- Drawings 10.18-16.1 (PDF)
- Drawings 10.7-10.17 (PDF)
- Drawings 2.1-7.5 (PDF)
- Drawings 8.1-9.2 (PDF)
- Drawings 9.3-10.6 (PDF)
Opportunities for Public Input
Public comments on the Registration were accepted until 9 February 2026.
Online
Comments can be submitted online.
In writing
You can submit written comments to:
Environmental Assessment Branch
Department of Environment and Climate Change
PO Box 442
Halifax, NS, B3J 2P8
Email
ea@novascotia.ca
All comments received from the public consultation will be posted on the Department's website for public viewing. In the case of an individual, the name, address, email and contact information will be removed before being posted on the website. By submitting your comments, you are consenting to the posting of your comments on the Department's website.