Josefa Joaquina Sanchez is an important gas-fired power plant located in Venezuela, with coordinates at 10.4885, -71.6354. This facility has a generation capacity of 1,586 MW, making it a vital component of the country's energy infrastructure. Utilising natural gas as its primary fuel source, Josefa Joaquina Sanchez operates within a context where the demand for reliable and efficient energy generation is critical. The plant employs advanced gas turbine technology to convert natural gas into electricity, reflecting Venezuela's reliance on fossil fuels for energy production. The significance of this facility extends beyond its capacity, as it supports the local grid and helps stabilise energy supply in a region characterised by fluctuating energy needs. In the backdrop of Venezuela's energy policies, the government continues to emphasise the importance of enhancing its gas infrastructure to improve energy reliability and efficiency. As such, Josefa Joaquina Sanchez is positioned to play a pivotal role in addressing the challenges faced by the Venezuelan energy sector while contributing to the nation's overall energy generation goals.
1.59 GW
16 years old
Venezuela, South America
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
Venezuela- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Station Database
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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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