Arkema is an 11.2 MW gas-fired power plant in France, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #20 of 25 gas plants in France, Arkema's 11.2 MW represents 0.18% of France's total gas capacity of 6,062 MW. The largest gas plant in France is MARTIGUES PONTEAU at 930 MW, making Arkema 83 times smaller. Nearby plants include Parc éolien des Monts de l'Ain (8200 MW, Wind), BUGEY (3580 MW, Nuclear), and Bugey Nuclear Power Plant (3580 MW, Nuclear). The facility is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, approximately 80 km from Lyon.
France, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
France- 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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