Description
This is to advise that on 22 December 2025, IESO Nova Scotia registered the Fast Acting Natural Gas Power Generation Facility – Salt Springs, Pictou County, 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 numbers (PIDs) 00851287, 65049983, 00846311, 65177198, near the communities of Limerock, Six Mile Brook and Central West River 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 19 February 2026, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change released a decision (PDF) concerning this review. The Minister has decided to approve the undertaking in accordance with Section 13(1)(b) of the Environmental Assessment Regulations, pursuant to Part IV of the Environment Act. The undertaking has been approved subject to a number of conditions (PDF).
Project Documents
- Minister's Decision – Approval (PDF)
- Conditions (PDF)
- Comments - Part I (PDF)
- Comments – Part II (PDF)
- Comments – Part III (PDF)
- Public Notice (PDF)
Registration
- Fast Acting Natural Gas Power Generation Facility – Salt Springs EA Registration Document (PDF)
- Appendix A-G (PDF)
- Appendix H-K PDF)
- Drawings 10.14-16.1 (PDF)
- Drawings 10.5B-10.13 (PDF)
- Drawings 2.1-7.4 (PDF)
- Drawings 7.5-9.1 (PDF)
- Drawings 9.2-10.5A (PDF)
Opportunities for Public Input
Public comments on the Registration were accepted until 9 February 2026.
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.