Cogénération Placoplatre is a 5.892 MW gas-fired power plant in France, commissioned in 2013. Ranked #22 of 25 gas plants in France, its 5.892 MW represents 0.1% of France's total gas capacity of 6,062 MW. The largest gas plant in France is MARTIGUES PONTEAU at 930 MW, making Cogénération Placoplatre 157 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include GRAND MAISON (1,690 MW, Hydro), Superphénix (1,200 MW, Nuclear), and CHEYLAS (485 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, approximately 30 km from Grenoble.
13 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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