Kalgoorlie (Parkeston) is a 110 MW gas-fired power plant located in Kalgoorlie, Australia. Operated by Newmont Australia and Transalta, it plays a role in the region's energy supply. It ranks as the 79th largest gas plant in Australia. With 110 MW, it represents 0.39% of Australia's total gas capacity of 28,163 MW. The country has 175 gas plants with a combined capacity of 28,163 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, Tomago Aluminium Smelter at 810 MW, this facility is approximately one-seventh the size. Gas is a significant energy source in Australia, providing about 20% of the country's electricity generation. The diverse energy mix includes a growing reliance on gas, particularly in regions with abundant reserves. The plant is located approximately 600 km east of Perth in the Goldfields-Esperance region.
16 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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