Wilga Park is a 16 MW gas power plant in Australia, operated by Santos. Ranked #145 of 175 gas plants in Australia. Its 16 MW represents 0.06% of Australia's 28,163 MW total gas capacity. The largest gas plant in Australia is Tomago Aluminium Smelter at 810 MW, making Wilga Park 50.6 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in New South Wales, approximately 500 km northwest of Sydney.
16 years old
Australia, Oceania
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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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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