Quebec's longstanding reluctance to rely on natural gas appears to be softening as Hydro‑Québec says it will seek to convert TC Energy’s cogeneration plant in Bécancour for occasional peak‑period use.
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January 28, 2026 | 4:50 P.M.
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- Properties
- Bécancour Cogeneration Plant
7000 Raoul Duchesne Boul, Becancour, QC
- Companies
- Hydro-Québec
Public Administration
- TC Energy
Transportation and Warehousing