Shanxi Yangcheng Coal Mine Methane is a 16 MW gas power plant in China, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #95 of 176 gas plants in China, this facility's 16 MW represents 0.02% of China's total gas capacity of 64,706 MW. The largest gas plant in China is Black Point Power Station at 2,500 MW, making this facility 156.25 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Huaneng Qinbei (4,400 MW, Coal), Yangcheng (3,300 MW, Coal), and Xiaolangdi (1,800 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Shanxi Province, approximately 200 km north of Taiyuan.
China, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
China- Continent
- Asia
- 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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