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Tzafit355 MW Gas

Gas

Tzafit is a gas power plant located in Israel. It has an installed capacity of 355 MW generated from gas energy. It is operated by Israel Electric Corporation.

Capacity
355 MW
Commissioning Year
2005

21 years old

Owner
Israel Electric corporation
Location
31.7123°, 34.8423°

Israel, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 31.712300, 34.842300
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
685.7 Kt
1399 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
14.40 Mt
Over 21 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2035
9 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
149.1K
cars per year
91.4K
homes per year
31.2M
trees to offset

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
Israel
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

IsraelEnergy Profile

59
Total Stations
14.7 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalSolarWind
Top Fuels

Gas Power Generation: An Overview of Technology, Impact, and Future Trends

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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