# C$41.75 million committed for Fort Simpson LNG power plant

> Canada, the Northwest Territories and the territorial utility announced funding for a power facility planned to replace a diesel plant exposed to erosion.

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- Published: 2026-10-15T14:33:34+00:00
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On 14 October, Canada announced funding with the Northwest Territories government and the Northwest Territories Power Corporation for a new Fort Simpson energy facility. The federal contribution is C$31,312,500 and the utility’s contribution is C$10,437,500. The project is planned to replace the existing diesel plant, which is exposed to erosion along the Mackenzie River.

The plan calls for two 1.6 MW LNG generation units and two backup diesel generators; the plant is forecast to run on 90% LNG. The release presents lower emissions and energy security as project aims; the facility has not yet been built. Cost and operating outcomes remain plans rather than measured performance.

## Data

### Fort Simpson energy infrastructure project

Governments and the utility announced funding for a new LNG-primary power plant.

Methodology: Project announcement by the Government of Canada dated 14 October 2026.

| date | label | description | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | Announced Fort Simpson power plant project | The new plant is planned to replace the existing facility exposed to erosion. | occurred |

Sources: <https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/10/the-governments-of-canada-and-the-northwest-territories-along-with-the-northwest-territories-power-corporation-invest-in-fort-simpsons-energy-future.html> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/fort-simpson-canada-arctic-energy-fund-lng-plant-2026/data/reported-project?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/fort-simpson-canada-arctic-energy-fund-lng-plant-2026/data/reported-project?lang=en&format=csv)

### Fort Simpson plant: contributions and planned capacity

Contributions and plant design reported in the Government of Canada announcement dated 14 October 2026.

Methodology: Contributions are announced project financing. 1.6 MWe is the rating of each LNG unit; two units and two backup diesel generators are planned. The plant is not operating yet.

| Component | Contribution | Count | Electrical capacity per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Arctic Energy Fund contribution | 31312500 |  |  |
| Northwest Territories Power Corporation contribution | 10437500 |  |  |
| Planned LNG generation units |  | 2 | 1.6 |
| Backup diesel generation units |  | 2 |  |

Sources: <https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/10/the-governments-of-canada-and-the-northwest-territories-along-with-the-northwest-territories-power-corporation-invest-in-fort-simpsons-energy-future.html> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/fort-simpson-canada-arctic-energy-fund-lng-plant-2026/data/fort-simpson-project-financing-table?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/fort-simpson-canada-arctic-energy-fund-lng-plant-2026/data/fort-simpson-project-financing-table?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada](<https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/10/the-governments-of-canada-and-the-northwest-territories-along-with-the-northwest-territories-power-corporation-invest-in-fort-simpsons-energy-future.html>) (Source checked: 2026-10-15; Published: 2026-10-14)

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