Chaufferie de l'Hôpital de Meaux is a 3.973 MW gas power plant in France, commissioned in 1999. It is one of 25 gas plants in the country, contributing to the overall gas capacity. Ranked #23 of 25 gas plants in France, this plant represents 0.07% of France's total gas capacity of 6,062 MW. The largest gas plant in France is MARTIGUES PONTEAU at 930 MW, making Chaufferie de l'Hôpital de Meaux 233 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include the Thermal power plant of Vaires-sur-Marne (555 MW, Gas), Charly-sur-Marne (22 MW, Wind), and Vaux-le-Pénil (14.302 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in the Île-de-France region, approximately 40 km east of Paris.
27 years old
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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