Astara ES is an 87 MW gas power plant located in Azerbaijan, operated by AzerEnerji since 2006. It ranks #7 of 8 gas plants in Azerbaijan, representing 3.64% of the country's total gas capacity of 2,390 MW. The largest gas plant in Azerbaijan is Janub, which has a capacity of 780 MW, making Astara ES 8.9 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km of this facility. It is situated in the Astara District, approximately 300 km south of Baku.
20 years old
Azerbaijan, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Azerbaijan- Continent
- Asia
- 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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