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
- 200. largest of 678 plants in Australia
- #9,608 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,183 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.07% of the installed capacity of Australia
16 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Newmount Australia / Transalta operates 1 plants totalling 110 MW
8 plants within 100 km, 299 MW combined
Nearest plant: West Kalgoorlie Power Station Unit 2 (9.2 km)
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
Australia- Continent
- Oceania
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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