Emden Natural Gas is a 50 MW gas-fired power plant in Germany, operated by Statkraft Markets GmbH since 1973. Ranked #97 of 199 gas plants in Germany. Its 50 MW represents 0.16% of Germany's 30,369 MW total gas capacity. The largest gas plant in Germany is Gersteinwerk at 2,004 MW, making Emden Natural Gas 40 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Eems (2,465 MW, Gas), Eemscentrale (2,433 MW, Coal), and Eemshaven (1,600 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Lower Saxony, approximately 200 km northwest of Hanover.
53 years old
Germany, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Germany- 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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