Karratha is an 86 MW gas-fired power plant in Australia, operated by ATCO Power. Ranked #86 of 175 gas plants in Australia, Karratha's 86 MW accounts for 0.31% of the country's total gas capacity of 28,163 MW. The largest gas plant in Australia is Tomago Aluminium Smelter at 810 MW, making Karratha 9.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Burrup Peninsula (Karratha Gas Plant, 240 MW, Gas), Yurralyi Maya (Karratha Seven Mile, 180 MW, Gas), and Burrup Peninsula (Pluto Phase 1, 160 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Western Australia, approximately 20 km from Karratha.
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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