Bruce Power has entered into an exclusive partnership with Siemens Energy Canada to supply new high-pressure steam turbines for the Bruce A generating station, an upgrade that will add much-needed clean electricity to Ontario’s power system.
The turbines will be installed as part of Project 2030 and the company’s broader life-extension program. Bruce Power expects the new equipment to boost each unit’s output by more than 30 megawatts, ultimately adding roughly 125 MW of carbon-free generation to the provincial grid once all replacements are finished between 2028 and 2031.
“Bruce Power’s project work is enhancing the safety, efficiency and reliability of our existing units and providing more clean energy for the people, homes, businesses and hospitals in Ontario,” said David Furr, Vice-President, Supply Chain. “Ontario’s nuclear advantage through robust operations, projects and supply chain, continues to deliver energy independence as we work to meet growing demand.”
The upgrade deepens Bruce Power’s long-standing Strategic Alliance Agreement with Siemens Energy, helping support skilled jobs and economic activity across the province. Siemens Energy will lead the work from its Oakville facility and its Port Elgin office, the latter opened in 2019 to strengthen its partnership with the nuclear operator.
“Upgrading a power plant is the fastest way to get more energy onto the grid,” said Arne Wohlschlegel, Managing Director of Siemens Energy Canada. “Each of our new high-pressure steam turbines adds an additional 30 megawatts of power output. When this upgrade is complete, Bruce Power will be able to deliver more clean energy throughout Ontario and extend the life of this plant for another 30 years.”
Project 2030 is designed to be Ontario’s most cost-effective path for adding large amounts of new electricity without building new reactors. Through targeted replacements and system enhancements, Bruce Power aims to increase its annual generation to 7,000 MW in the 2030s. roughly the same output as a new large-scale nuclear unit, but achieved using existing infrastructure.
The upcoming turbine replacements will swap out equipment originally built by C.A. Parsons, now part of Siemens Energy. The upgrade is intended to ensure long-term performance, support Bruce Power’s modernization efforts, and position the site to meet the province’s future energy needs.
