GuD Marienehe is a 108 MW natural gas power plant located in Germany, operated by Stadtwerke Rostock AG and commissioned in 1996. It contributes to the country's natural gas power generation capacity. GuD Marienehe ranks as the 63rd largest gas plant in Germany. With a capacity of 108 MW, it represents 0.36% of Germany's total gas capacity of 30,369 MW. The country has 199 gas plants with a combined capacity of 30,369 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant in Germany, Gersteinwerk at 2,004 MW, this facility is about one-twentieth the size. Natural gas is an important part of Germany's energy mix, supplying around 20% of the electricity generation. The facility plays a role in providing flexible energy solutions, complementing renewable sources. It is situated in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, approximately 200 km from Berlin.
30 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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