Baku ES is a 105 MW gas power plant located in Azerbaijan, operated by AzerEnerji and commissioned in 2007. This facility plays a role in the country's gas-fired electricity generation. It ranks as the 6th largest gas plant in Azerbaijan. With a capacity of 105 MW, it represents 4.39% of Azerbaijan's total gas capacity of 2,390 MW. Azerbaijan has 8 gas plants with a combined capacity of 2,390 MW. In comparison to the largest gas plant, Janub at 780 MW, Baku ES is about 13.5% the size. Gas is a key component of Azerbaijan's energy landscape, providing around 95% of the country's electricity generation. The plant is located in the Absheron region, approximately 30 km from the capital city, Baku.
19 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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