Alvaro Tinajero is a 95 MW gas-fired power plant in Ecuador, operated by Electrica de Guayaquil. Ranked #3 of 4 gas plants in Ecuador, this facility represents 20.07% of the country's total gas capacity of 473 MW. The largest gas plant in Ecuador is Electroquil at 181 MW, making Alvaro Tinajero 1.9 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Electroquil (181 MW, Gas), Gonzalo Zevallos (146 MW, Gas), and Central Termica Trinitaria (133 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Guayas Province, approximately 10 km from Guayaquil.
Ecuador, South America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Ecuador- Continent
- South 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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