KWINANA_GT3 is a 103.94 MW gas-fired power plant located in Western Australia. The facility is part of the gas generation portfolio in the region and contributes to the state's electricity supply. It ranks as the 82nd largest gas plant in Australia. With a capacity of 103.94 MW, it accounts for 0.37% of Australia's total gas capacity of 28,163 MW. Australia has 175 gas plants with a combined capacity of 28,163 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, Tomago Aluminium Smelter at 810 MW, KWINANA_GT3 is approximately 12.8% the size. Gas plays a vital role in Australia's energy landscape, supplying around 20% of the total electricity generation. The KWINANA_GT3 plant is strategically located near gas supply infrastructure in Western Australia, enhancing its operational efficiency. It is situated roughly 40 km south of Perth in the Kwinana region.
13 years old
Australia, Oceania
Location
Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Australia- Continent
- Oceania
- Data Source
- Global Power Station Database
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Gas power generation is a pivotal component of the global energy landscape, with 4,378 gas power plants operational across 113 countries, contributing a total installed capacity of 1,731.2 gigawatts (GW). The United States leads in this sector, housing 1,881 plants with a capacity of 575.0 GW, followed by Russia, Iran, Japan, and China. This technology primarily utilises natural gas as a fuel source, which is burned to produce electricity through various processes, predominantly gas turbines and combined cycle systems.
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