GuD Tiefstack is a 127 MW gas-fired power plant located in Hamburg, Germany, operated by Vattenfall Europe Wärme Aktiengesellschaft since its commissioning in 2009. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to Germany's overall gas generation capacity. It is the 56th largest gas plant in Germany. With 127 MW, it represents 0.42% of the country's total gas capacity of 30,369 MW. Germany has 199 gas plants with a combined capacity of 30,369 MW. Compared to the country's largest gas plant, Gersteinwerk at 2,004 MW, GuD Tiefstack is approximately one-sixteenth the size. Natural gas plays a significant role in Germany's energy mix, accounting for about 24% of the country's electricity generation. The plant's operation aligns with Germany's strategy to transition towards cleaner energy sources. It is situated in the northern part of the country, approximately 20 km southwest of the city center of Hamburg.
17 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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