Mississauga is a 122 MW gas-fired power plant located in Ontario, Canada, operated by TransAlta (50%). The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to Canada's energy supply. It ranks as the 53rd largest gas plant in Canada. With a capacity of 122 MW, it represents 0.42% of Canada's total gas capacity of 29,357 MW. Canada has 99 gas plants with a combined capacity of 29,357 MW. In comparison, the largest gas plant in Canada, Lennox Generating Station, has a capacity of 2,140 MW, making Mississauga approximately 1/18th the size. Natural gas is an essential part of Canada's energy mix, providing around 30% of the country's electricity generation. The shift towards gas is part of Canada's strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The plant is located about 30 km west of Toronto.
26 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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