Akpakpa is a 40.5 MW gas power plant in Benin, with a single operator and commissioned in 2014. Ranked #1 of 1 gas plants in Benin. Its 40.5 MW represents 100% of Benin's total gas capacity of 40 MW. The largest gas plant in Benin is Akpakpa at 40 MW, making it the only gas facility in the country. Nearby plants within 50 km include Cotonou (20 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the Littoral Department, approximately 10 km from Cotonou.
16 years old
Benin, Africa
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Benin- Continent
- Africa
- 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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