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
- 184. largest of 678 plants in Australia
- #9,117 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,070 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.08% of the installed capacity of Australia
13 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Fortescue Metals Group operates 1 plants totalling 125 MW
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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