Xiamen Western is a 12 MW gas power plant in China, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #107 of 176 gas plants in China, it accounts for 0.02% of the country's total gas capacity of 64,706 MW. The largest gas plant in China is the Black Point Power Station at 2,500 MW, making Xiamen Western 208.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include Houshi power station (4200 MW, Coal), Xiamen Songyu power station (1200 MW, Coal), and Fujian Xiamen Dongbu (764 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Fujian Province, approximately 300 km southeast of Fuzhou.
16 years old
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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