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
- 196. largest of 678 plants in Australia
- #9,549 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,174 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.07% of the installed capacity of Australia
28 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Southern Cross Energy operates 4 plants totalling 255 MW
4 plants within 100 km, 102 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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