Solomon Iron Ore Mine is a 125 MW gas-fired power plant located in Australia. The facility generates electricity from natural gas, contributing to the country's energy supply since its inception. It ranks as the 71st largest gas plant in Australia. With 125 MW, it represents 0.44% 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, Tomago Aluminium Smelter at 810 MW, Solomon Iron Ore Mine is approximately 1/6th the size. Natural gas is an important part of Australia's energy mix, providing around 20% of the country's electricity generation. The Solomon Iron Ore Mine benefits from the proximity to gas supplies in the region. It is located approximately 1,500 km northeast of Perth in the Pilbara region.
13 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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