Crossfield Energy Centre is a 120 MW gas-fired power plant located in Alberta, Canada, operated by Enmax Energy Corp. Commissioned in an unspecified year, the facility contributes to the country's natural gas generation capacity. It is the 56th largest gas plant in Canada. With 120 MW, it represents 0.41% of Canada's total gas capacity of 29,357 MW. Canada has 99 gas plants with a combined capacity of 29,357 MW. Compared to the country's largest gas plant, Lennox Generating Station at 2,140 MW, Crossfield Energy Centre is approximately 5.6% the size. Natural gas plays a significant role in Canada's energy mix, accounting for about 30% of the country's electricity generation. The province of Alberta, where Crossfield is located, has substantial natural gas reserves, supporting the development of gas-fired plants. The facility is situated approximately 50 km northeast of Calgary.
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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