A major energy and infrastructure project is moving forward in Alberta, with Aecon Group Inc. confirming it has secured a significant contract through a consortium to help build a new large-scale power generation facility.
The contract was awarded to TRA, a joint venture consortium that includes Técnicas Reunidas Alberta, in which Aecon holds a majority stake. The deal comes from Greenlight Electricity Centre (GLEC) Limited Partnership, a project backed by Pembina Pipeline Corporation, Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners, and Kineticor Asset Management.
The total estimated cost of the project is around $4.6 billion, with Aecon’s share valued at approximately $1.7 billion, following earlier engineering and development work.
The project will see the construction of a 932 MW natural gas-fired combined cycle power plant located in Sturgeon County, Alberta. It is designed to supply electricity directly to a co-located data centre development, reflecting the growing demand for energy driven by digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence.
Developers also say the facility has the potential to be expanded in the future, doubling its capacity to 1,864 MW, depending on demand growth.
According to project partners, the GLEC development is expected to become one of the largest new sources of dispatchable power in Alberta, helping support both industrial expansion and the province’s growing data economy.
Aecon says the construction scope will include civil works for current and future generation units, along with mechanical, electrical, structural, and instrumentation work. It will also involve the development of a gas metering station, switchyard, and substation infrastructure.
Construction is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026, with completion targeted for 2030.
Company leadership says the project reflects a broader trend of rising investment in power infrastructure, driven by digital transformation and increasing electricity demand across North America.
In a statement, Aecon’s CEO highlighted the scale of the opportunity, pointing to rapid growth in AI infrastructure and data centres as key factors behind the surge in long-term energy projects.
The contract reinforces Alberta’s position as a growing hub for large-scale energy and infrastructure development linked to technology-driven industries.
