Central Utilities Plant LAX 2 is a 9.2 MW gas power plant in Canada, operated by the University of Guelph. Ranked #97 of 99 gas plants in Canada. Its 9.2 MW accounts for 0.03% 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 this facility 232 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Halton Hills (712 MW, Gas), Halton Hills Generating Station (641.5 MW, Gas), and Grand Valley III (40.1 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Guelph, Ontario, approximately 100 km west of Toronto.
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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