$5 billion

Sector: Energy

Location: James Bay Territory, Quebec

Key Players: Société d’énergie de la Baie James (project manager)

Owner: Hydro-Québec

Financing: Public – Part of $9.1 billion in capital investments on the part of Hydro-Québec.

Status: Scheduled for completion in 2012.

Project Details: Until Romaine catches up, this is still the largest construction site in Quebec, and it plays a critical role in Hydro-Québec’s plans to increase annual hydroelectric output by 15.8 TWh between 2006 and 2014. After commissioning, it will provide 8.5 TWh at a cost of less than five cents per kilowatt hour (kWh). The superstructure will be built of components prefabricated at the job site and transported to the powerhouse site for assembly.