West Kalgoorlie Power Station Unit 2 is a 43.35 MW gas-fired power plant in Australia, operated by an undisclosed entity. Commissioned in an unspecified year, it contributes to the country's energy production with its gas capacity. Ranked #110 of 175 gas plants in Australia, this facility represents 0.15% of Australia's total gas capacity of 28,163 MW. The largest gas plant in Australia is Tomago Aluminium Smelter at 810 MW, making West Kalgoorlie 18.7 times smaller. Nearby plants include Kalgoorlie (Parkeston) at 110 MW (Gas), Parkeston Power Station at 68 MW (Gas), and West Kalgoorlie at 60 MW (Oil). The plant is located in the Goldfields-Esperance region, approximately 600 km east of Perth.
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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