Aurora is an 85 MW gas-fired power plant in Canada, operated by Syncrude since 1999. Ranked #77 of 99 gas plants in Canada. Its 85 MW represents 0.29% of Canada's total gas capacity of 29,357 MW. The largest gas plant in Canada is Lennox Generating Station at 2,140 MW, making Aurora 25.1 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plant is Spy Hill Power Plant (86 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Saskatchewan, approximately 300 km southeast of Regina.
27 years old
Canada, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Canada- Continent
- North America
- 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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