KOVILKALAPPAL is a 107.88 MW gas-fired power plant located in Tamil Nadu, India. The facility has been operational since 2001 and contributes to the country's gas-based electricity generation. It is one of the many gas plants in India. Ranking as the 90th largest gas plant in India, KOVILKALAPPAL represents 0.17% of the country's total gas capacity of 62,522 MW. India has 109 gas plants that together generate a significant portion of the national electricity supply. The largest gas plant, Vindhyachal Thermal Power Station, has a capacity of 4,760 MW, making KOVILKALAPPAL approximately 2.3% the size of this facility. Gas plays a vital role in India's energy mix, providing flexibility and reliability to the power system. The country is increasingly utilizing natural gas to reduce emissions and enhance energy security. The plant is located about 300 km from Chennai, a major city in Tamil Nadu.
25 years old
India, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
India- Continent
- Asia
- 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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