Mamquam

Squamish, British Columbia

Atlantic Power's Mamquam Generating Station is a run-of-river hydroelectric facility located on the Mamquam River 5km northeast of Squamish, British Columbia. It is indirectly owned by Atlantic Power Corporation.

The station achieved commercial operation in 1996.  Mamquam's output is sold under a long-term PPA with BC Hydro that expires in October 2027.

 

Under the PPA, BC Hydro pays an amount for electricity and operations & maintenance and also the plant's water power rental charges, property taxes, insurance and rent.

 

Mamquam is operated by an affiliate of Atlantic Power.  The station joined Atlantic Power in the acquisition of the Capital Power Income, LP assets in November, 2011.

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Location: British Columbia
Fuel Type: Hydro
Total Megawatts: 50MW
Atlantic Interest: 100%
Electricity Off -Taker: BC Hydro
PPA Expiry: 2027
S&P Credit Rating: AA