Peace River Nuclear Power Project

Energy Alberta is proposing the construction of up to four nuclear reactors, located approximately 30 kilometres north of the Town of Peace River, Alberta. As proposed, the Peace River Nuclear Power Project would cover 1,424 hectares in area and operate for approximately 70 years. The plant would generate up to 4,800 megawatts. The project assessment is being conducted in collaboration with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.

Latest update

April 20, 2026 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada posted the Notice of commencement of an impact assessment and issued the Integrated Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and required plans to the proponent for the preparation of its Impact Statement.

At a glance

Planning

Planning

Completed 178/180 days

Key documents

Impact Statement

Impact Statement

Not started 0/1095 days

Key documents

Impact Assessment

Impact Assessment

Not started 0/300 days
Decision Making

Decision Making

Not started 0/30 days
Post Decision

Post Decision phase is an ongoing process

If approved, the project may proceed to construction as federal authorizations and permits are issued, and as conditions and other requirements are met.

Post Decision

Not started

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Contacts

Media Relations
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Email: media@iaac-aeic.gc.ca

Peace River Nuclear Power Project
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Telephone: 613-699-6778
Email: peacenuclear-nucleairepaix@iaac-aeic.gc.ca


Disclaimer

This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • Peace River (Alberta)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Nuclear Energy

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2025-04-14

  • Proponent

    Energy Alberta

  • Authorities

    • Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Integrated assessment by Review Panel

  • Reference Number

    89430

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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