Yazd is a 120 MW gas-fired power plant located in Yazd, Iran. Commissioned in 1998, it generates electricity using natural gas and contributes to the national grid. The plant ranks as the 172nd largest gas plant in Iran. With its 120 MW capacity, it represents 0.08% of the country'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, Damavand at 2,868 MW, this facility is about 4.2% the size. Natural gas is a primary energy source in Iran, accounting for approximately 70% of the electricity generation. The country has vast natural gas reserves, which support its energy needs and exports. The plant is located in Yazd Province, approximately 300 km from Isfahan.
28 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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