Port-Gentil is a 68.3 MW gas power plant in Gabon. Ranked #2 of 2 gas plants in Gabon. Its 68.3 MW represents 47.01% of Gabon's total gas capacity of 145 MW. The largest gas plant in Gabon is Owendo at 77 MW, making Port-Gentil 1.1 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in the Estuaire province, approximately 20 km from the city of Port-Gentil.
11 years old
Gabon, Africa
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Gabon- Continent
- Africa
- 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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