Mount Keith Nickel Mine is a 112 MW gas-fired power plant located in Australia, operated by Southern Cross Energy. This facility supports the energy needs of the nickel mining operations in the region. Mount Keith ranks as the 76th largest gas plant in Australia. With a capacity of 112 MW, it represents 0.4% of Australia's total gas capacity of 28,163 MW. Australia has 175 gas plants with a combined capacity of 28,000 MW. The largest gas plant, Tomago Aluminium Smelter, has a capacity of 810 MW, making Mount Keith approximately 0.14 times its size. Gas-fired power generation is essential for Australia's energy landscape, contributing about 17% of the total electricity generation. The Mount Keith facility uses natural gas to provide reliable power for mining operations. It is located in the northern part of Western Australia, approximately 600 km from Perth.
28 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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