Lousan (Shahid Beheshti) is a 120 MW gas-fired power plant located in Iran. The facility was commissioned in 1977 and contributes to the country's electricity generation using natural gas. Lousan ranks as the 172nd largest gas plant in Iran. With a capacity of 120 MW, it represents 0.08% of Iran's total gas capacity of 143,100 MW. Iran has 195 gas plants with a combined capacity of 143,100 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant in Iran, Damavand power plant at 2,868 MW, Lousan is approximately 4.2% the size. Gas plays a significant role in Iran's energy landscape, providing around 70% of the country's electricity generation. The Lousan plant utilizes the abundant natural gas resources available in Iran. It is situated approximately 200 km from Tehran, the capital city of Iran.
49 years old
Iran, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Iran- 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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