Port Hedland is a 126 MW gas-fired power plant located in Western Australia, operated by Alinta Energy. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to the state's energy supply. It ranks as the 70th largest gas plant in Australia. With 126 MW, it represents 0.45% of Australia'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 in Australia, Tomago Aluminium Smelter at 810 MW, this facility is approximately 0.16 times the size. Natural gas is a vital part of Australia's energy landscape, supplying about 20% of the nation's electricity generation. The Port Hedland plant is strategically located to utilize local gas resources, enhancing energy security. It is situated approximately 10 km from the town center of Port Hedland in the Pilbara region.
21 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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