Ravin Blanc is a 73 MW gas power plant in Algeria, commissioned in 1974. Ranked #29 of 31 gas plants in Algeria, Ravin Blanc's 73 MW represents 0.43% of Algeria's total gas capacity of 17,000 MW. The largest gas plant in Algeria is Ras Djinet at 1,803 MW, making Ravin Blanc 24.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Marsat (1,024 MW, Gas), Boutelilis (450 MW, Gas), and Kahrama IPP (345 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Tipaza Province, approximately 70 km west of Algiers.
52 years old
Algeria, Africa
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Algeria- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Gas power generation is a significant component of the global energy landscape, characterized by the use of natural gas to produce electricity. This process typically involves either gas turbines or combined cycle gas plants. In a gas turbine, compressed air is mixed with natural gas and ignited, producing high-temperature exhaust gases that spin a turbine connected to a generator. Combined cycle plants enhance efficiency by utilizing both gas and steam turbines. After the gas turbine generates electricity, the waste heat is used to produce steam, which drives a steam turbine, thereby maximizing energy extraction from the fuel.
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