Papoqji'jg Wind Power
Clean Wind Energy for New Brunswick
A Pabineau First Nation wind energy project developped in partnership with Eolectric.
The Papoqji'jg Wind Farm Project will harness local wind resources to deliver reliable, clean electricity, supporting the province’s transition to a low‑carbon energy future while creating long‑term value for communities.
The Project
The Pabineau First Nation (Oinpegitjoig) and Eolectric have partnered to develop an Indigenous wind energy business for the Pabineau Wind Farm Project located on Crown Lands in the rural areas of Restigouche and Gloucester County, New Brunswick. The project is planned at approximately 63 MW and is structured so that Pabineau First Nation will be the majority owner (51%), alongside Eolectric (49%).
The project will harness wind to provide renewable and reliable energy for New Brunswick. Eolectric will oversee construction of the wind farm and the sale of green electricity to NB Power, the provincially-owned electric utility.
Our commitment: We aim to develop the project responsibly by engaging stakeholders, completing required studies, and integrating mitigation measures to reduce environmental impacts across the full project lifecycle.
Project Status
Development
Permiting
Engineering
Construction
Operation
As part of the development concept, the project includes 11 wind turbines, a new substation, collector lines, and a 100 m overhead transmission line.
Partnership
Pabineau First Nation (known in Mi'kmaq as Oinpegitjoig) is a Mi'kmaq First Nation community located about 8 km south of the city of Bathurst in northern New Brunswick. The community is situated along the Nepisiguit River near the well-known Pabineau Falls.
Established in the 1800s, the community is committed to preserving Mi'kmaq culture, language, and traditions while promoting economic growth and community well-being. Through various economic development initiatives, Pabineau First Nation continues to create opportunities for its members and strengthen its local economy.
Pabineau First Nation looks forward to the development of this wind farm project on the traditional and unceded territory of the Mi'gmaq people, supporting sustainable development while respecting the land, environment, and future generations.
Since 2001, Eolectric, through its subsidiary Eolectric Development, specializes in the development, financing, construction and operation of renewable energy projects in North America.
Together with its partners, Eolectric has developed more than 900 MW of now operational wind farms and has a portfolio of renewable energy projects representing nearly 2,000 MW.
Eolectric is building a long-term partnership and relationship with Pabineau First Nation which is fundamental to the success of the wind farm project.
Wind Farm Recognized Benefits
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Clean, renewable electricity: Wind power produces electricity without fuel combustion, supporting a lower‑carbon grid.
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Energy price stability: Once built, wind projects can help reduce exposure to fuel price volatility because the “fuel” is free.
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Local and regional economic activity: Construction and operations create demand for local services (trucking, civil works, accommodations, suppliers, maintenance).
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Skills and training opportunities: Long-term operations can support local workforce development in safety, electrical, and mechanical trades.
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Co‑development and reconciliation: Indigenous partnerships can create lasting community benefits and strengthen local participation in the energy transition.
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Land compatibility: Wind farms can often coexist with forestry and other land uses, with localized footprints for turbines and roads.
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Grid reliability contribution: Wind projects diversify generation sources and can complement other renewables as part of a balanced supply portfolio.
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Environmental management: Project design and operations can incorporate mitigation, monitoring, and adaptive measures identified through the EIA process.
Specific Benefits for Papoqji'jg
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230 million dollars investment.
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15,400 homes powered with clean electricity.
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Revenues in taxes for New-Brunswick and the Regional Services Commission.
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Around 3-5 full time and part time jobs during the wind farm operation and 50 to 75 jobs during the construction phase.
Environmental Impact Assessment
As required under the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation of the Clean Environment Act, all energy projects producing 3 MW or more must undergo a formal Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). With a capacity well above this threshold, the Papoqj'ijg Wind Farm Project is in the process to complete a full EIA process to evaluate potential environmental effects.
In February 2025, an application for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was submitted to the DELG (Department of Land Management). An amendment was submitted in February 2026.
As part of the EIA, the following detailed biophysical studies were carried out on the project site:
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Analysis of environmental constraints
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Bat inventory and ultrasonic sampling (spring and autumn)
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Bird, owl, and woodpecker inventories: observational counts, transects, and breeding bird inventories
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Radar and acoustic bird surveys
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Vegetation and rare plant inventories
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General faunal analysis
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Wetlands: delineation and functional assessment
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Archaeological studies
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Geotechnical studies (soil)
For more information on the EIA process, please visit the Department of Environment and Local Governments EIA.
The Papoqji'jg EIA registration documentation is available at the DELG
News & Updates
Eolectric acquires the 63 MW Papoqji'jg wind farm project in New Brunswick
(March 23, 2026)
Eolectric Inc. has acquired the Papoqji'jg wind project (63 MW) from ABO Energy in New Brunswick, with commercial operation expected by 2028. Developed in partnership with the Pabineau First Nation, the project reflects a sustainable development approach with long-term local economic benefits. This acquisition strengthens Éolectric’s growth strategy in Eastern Canada.
Power Purchase Agreement signed with NB Power
(May 7, 2025)
The Papoqji’jg Wind Project has taken a significant step forward by signing a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with NB Power. The PPA follows a submission by ABO Energy and Pabineau First Nation into NB Power’s February 2023 Request for Expression of Interest (REOI), which invited wind, solar, tidal, and energy storage proposals.
Public & Stakeholder Engagement
Public Information Sessions, May 21, 2026
Organizations consulted:
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Regional Service Commissions
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Various local communities
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Mi'kmaq communities
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Mi'gmawe'l Tplu'taqnn Inc (MTI)
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Snowmobile and ATV clubs
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Telecommucation operators
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Mining claim holders
Information session boards
