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Churchill Falls Hydroelectric Plant Energy Purchase Agreement

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The status recorded for “Churchill Falls Hydroelectric Plant Energy Purchase Agreement” is under negotiation.

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Source: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)

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A 1969 contract between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador allowing Hydro-Quebec to buy most of the energy from the Churchill Falls hydroelectric plant until 2041 at rates far below market value. The plant supplies about 15% of Quebec's energy. The provinces are negotiating to abandon this contract and establish a new deal.

Status: Prospective
Sector: Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location: Sept-Iles, Quebec/Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)

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The project “Churchill Falls Hydroelectric Plant Energy Purchase Agreement” is an infrastructure initiative in the Hydro sector, located in Sept-Iles, Quebec/Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).

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Original status	under negotiation
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	A 1969 contract between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador allowing Hydro-Quebec to buy most of the energy from the Churchill Falls hydroelectric plant until 2041 at rates far below market value. The plant supplies about 15% of Quebec's energy. The provinces are negotiating to abandon this contract and establish a new deal.
Original sector	Energy

Location

Country	Canada
State	Quebec/Newfoundland and Labrador
City	Sept-Iles

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Source	Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
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Record type	Project
Sector	Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT)
Article published date	2026-05-18

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