Joensuu is a 68 MW gas and waste power plant in Finland, operated by Fortum Power and Heat Oy. Ranked #10 of 15 gas plants in Finland. Its 68 MW represents 3.55% of Finland's total gas capacity of 1,918 MW. The largest gas plant in Finland is Vuosaari B at 485 MW, making Joensuu 7.1 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in North Karelia, approximately 400 km from Helsinki.
15 years old
Finland, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Finland- Continent
- Europe
- 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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