Kwinana Swift is a 120 MW gas-fired power plant located in Western Australia, operated by Western Energy Pty Ltd. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to Australia's gas power generation capacity. It holds the 73rd position among Australia's gas plants. With 120 MW, it represents 0.43% of the country's total gas capacity of 28,163 MW. Australia has 175 gas plants with a combined capacity of 28,163 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, Tomago Aluminium Smelter at 810 MW, Kwinana Swift is approximately 1/7th the size. Natural gas plays a growing role in Australia's energy mix, providing around 20% of the country's electricity generation. Kwinana Swift uses gas from local sources, supporting energy security. The plant is situated about 40 km south of Perth in the Peel region.
16 years old
Australia, Oceania
- 189. largest of 678 plants in Australia
- #9,239 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,112 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.08% of the installed capacity of Australia
16 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Western Energy Pty Ltd operates 1 plants totalling 120 MW
45 plants within 100 km, 5,392 MW combined
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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