Mackay is a 30 MW gas power plant in Australia, operated by Stanwell Corporation Ltd. Ranked #129 of 175 gas plants in Australia, Mackay's 30 MW represents 0.11% of Australia's total gas capacity of 28,163 MW. The largest gas plant in Australia is Tomago Aluminium Smelter at 810 MW, making Mackay 27 times smaller. Nearby plants include Plane Creek Sugar Mill (14 MW, Biomass) and Racecourse Mill (3.5 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in Queensland, approximately 5 km from Mackay.
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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