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Proceeding 27527 Register

Application status: completed

Decision: 27527-D01-2023, issued March 7, 2023

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Overview

The AUC has denied applications from Mojek Resources Inc. to construct and operate a 96-megawatt power plant within the existing Gage Battery site, in Legal Subdivision 13 of Section 18, Township 82, Range 3, west of the Sixth Meridian. The AUC issued Decision 27527-D01-2023 on March 7, 2023.

The AUC determined that the project is not in the public interest as the application:

  1. Does not meet the participant involvement program requirements of AUC Rule 007: Applications for Power Plants, Substations, Transmission Lines, Industrial System Designations, Hydro Developments and Gas Utility Pipelines.
  2. Has not established that the proposed power plant qualifies for the exemption available under Section 2(1)(b) of the Electric Utilities Act.

Mojek Resources Inc.’s application proposed to construct and operate 18 5.7-megawatt gas turbine generators to be constructed over three phases. The power generated would be used to supply a Bitcoin mining operation. Phases 1 and 2 would each consist of six generators to serve 24 bitcoin mining containers. Phase 3 would consist of six generators to serve 16 bitcoin mining containers. The total generating capability of the generators would be capped at 96 MW.

Further information about the proceeding is available through the AUC’s eFiling System under Proceeding 27527.

Participant information

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Hearing information

The AUC held a virtual hearing to review the applications and submissions received to consider the power plant and electric transmission development applications in Proceeding 27527. The hearing was held in December 2022.

If you want to learn more about the review process, or for more information about how you may become involved in this proceeding, please contact us or review the information under “Get involved”.

The eFiling System​

The eFiling System should be accessed to view the applications and the other documents the AUC will be considering in this proceeding. The system is also used to file submissions and evidence to participate in the proceeding.

To create an account, select “New account” and follow the steps to create a user ID and password. If you have any questions about how to use the system please contact us at info@auc.ab.ca or 310-4AUC.

Documents considered in this proceeding can be found in the eFiling​ System (which requires log in). Once you have logged in, enter 27527 in the “go to” section at the top left corner of your screen.

Gage Bitcoin Mine Power Plant