Lake Superior is a 110 MW gas-fired power plant located in Ontario, Canada. It is part of the country's efforts to diversify its energy sources and is operated by an undisclosed entity since its commissioning year is not specified. This facility ranks as the 62nd largest gas plant in Canada, contributing to a total of 29,357 MW from 99 gas plants across the country. With a capacity of 110 MW, Lake Superior represents approximately 0.37% of Canada's total gas generation capacity. The largest gas plant in Canada, Lennox Generating Station, has a capacity of 2,140 MW, making Lake Superior about 5% the size of this facility. Gas power generation is a significant component of Canada's energy mix, accounting for a substantial portion of electricity generation. The country relies on natural gas to provide flexibility and reliability in its energy supply. Lake Superior is situated approximately 700 km northwest of Toronto in the northern Ontario region.
24 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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