Namibe is an 11.68 MW gas-fired power plant in Angola. Ranked #3 of 3 gas plants in Angola, it contributes 5.39% to the country's total gas capacity of 217 MW. The largest gas plant in Angola is Cazenga at 185 MW, making Namibe 15.8 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in the Namibe Province, approximately 600 km south of Luanda.
Angola, Africa
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
Angola- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Gas Power Generation: An Overview of Its Mechanisms, Benefits, and Future Prospects
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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