Central Térmica Cruz de Piedra is a 14 MW gas power plant in Argentina. Ranked #79 of 82 gas plants in Argentina, it contributes 0.06% to the country's total gas capacity of 23,690 MW. The largest gas plant in Argentina is Costanera power station at 2,324 MW, making Cruz de Piedra 165 times smaller. Nearby plants include LUJAN DE CUYO (549.76 MW, Gas), CACHEUTA (NUEVA) (120 MW, Hydro), and Potrerillos (120 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Mendoza Province, approximately 30 km southwest of Mendoza city.
11 years old
Argentina, South America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Argentina- Continent
- South America
- 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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