Turner Valley Gas Plant
History
The cornerstone of Alberta's early gas and oil industry, the Turner Valley Gas Plant provides a look into the past of one of the British Empire's major petroleum suppliers.
1914 - 1923
In 1914, the Dingman #1 well near Turner Valley struck natural gas and naptha. This was the beginning of the modern era of petroleum production in Alberta.
1924 - 1947
Devastating fires, new petroleum discoveries and new market demands caused the Turner Valley Gas Plant to evolve through the 1920's and 1930's.
1947 - Today
The aging Turner Valley Gas Plant continued to operate until it was decommissioned in 1985.
Photos
Take a photographic tour of the Turner Valley Gas Plant and its history.
