Yangquan Nanmei Coalmine Methane is a 12 MW gas power plant in China, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #107 of 176 gas plants in China, this facility accounts for 0.02% of China'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 Yangquan Nanmei 208.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include Yangquan-2 power station (1280 MW, Coal), Zhaofeng Aluminum captive power station (405 MW, Coal), and Jinzhong Anping power station (300 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Shanxi Province, approximately 300 km southwest of Beijing.
11 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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