Papoqji’jg Wind
Parc éolien Papoqji’jg

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About the Project

Papoqji’jg Wind would harness wind energy in rural New Brunswick to provide renewable energy directly to the power grid, helping residents and businesses in the province access more clean, renewable energy.

ABO Energy has successfully sold its rights for the Project to the Canadian independent power producer (IPP) Eolectric Inc. They will be responsible for engagement, construction, and the sale of the renewable electricity, with project commissioning targeted for late 2028. Read the full press release for this announcement here.

More information:

• The Project will advance toward construction and operation in partnership with Pabineau First Nation as majority owner.
• The Project will now include up to eleven wind turbines.
• The Project will help New Brunswick meet the rising demand for reliable, clean energy as we shift away from using fossil fuels - a key component of New Brunswick’s energy transition.
• The name Papoqji’jg Wind (pronounced “pa-book-chich”) originates from the traditional language of the Mi’kmaq First Nation and means small, gentle, quiet pool on a river.

Location and Site

Papoqji’jg Wind will be located on Crown Lands in the rural areas of Restigouche and Northumberland County, just southeast of Route 180 near the Caribou Depot site. The City of Bathurst is about 40-50 km northeast. 

The proposed wind site was selected for several reasons. These include, but are not limited to, high wind speeds, previous forestry activity at the site, distance from residential areas, along with access to nearby transmission infrastructure and the highway.

2026 Update: Eolectric Inc. has submitted an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Amendment to reflect some changes made following the original EIA submission. You can view the EIA Amendment and newest maps here. The most up-to-date map is found on page 58 of the document.

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About ABO Energy Canada

ABO Energy, formerly known as ABO Wind, is a globally successful renewable energy developer that was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany. Out of its office locations in 16 countries worldwide, the company has developed and sold wind, solar, storage, and biogas projects with a capacity of nearly 6,000 megawatts. We have also constructed approximately half of these projects. Our team works with enthusiasm on site acquisition, planning, engineering, financing, and the construction of facilities for a sustainable energy supply.

ABO Energy Canada was founded in 2017, with offices in Calgary, Halifax, and St. John’s. At ABO Energy, renewables are our DNA.

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