Mungarra is a 112 MW gas-fired power plant located in Australia, operated by Verve Energy. This facility adds to the country's energy generation portfolio, primarily relying on natural gas as a fuel source. Mungarra 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 facility, Tomago Aluminium Smelter, has a capacity of 810 MW, making Mungarra approximately 0.14 times its size. Gas power generation plays a significant role in Australia's energy mix, providing around 17% of the total electricity supply. The Mungarra plant utilizes natural gas sourced from local reserves, contributing to energy security. It is situated in Western Australia, approximately 150 km from Perth.
27 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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