Cannington Mine is a 40 MW gas-fired power plant in Australia, commissioned in 1997. It is operated by BHP Billiton. Ranked #116 of 175 gas plants in Australia, this facility's 40 MW represents 0.14% of Australia's total gas capacity of 28,163 MW. The largest gas plant in Australia is Tomago Aluminium Smelter at 810 MW, making this facility 20.25 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The plant is located in the Northern Territory, approximately 200 km from the city of Mount Isa.
29 years old
Australia, Oceania
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Australia- Continent
- Oceania
- 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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