محطة كهرباء غرب القرنة 2 الغازية is a 126 MW gas-fired power plant located in Iraq, operated by the Ministry of Oil of Iraq and Lukoil Mid-East Limited. It was commissioned in 2014 and is part of the country's efforts to enhance its energy infrastructure. This facility ranks as the 46th largest gas plant in Iraq. With a capacity of 126 MW, it represents 0.31% of Iraq's total gas capacity of 40,564 MW. Iraq has 51 gas plants with a combined capacity of 40,564 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, محطة بسماية لتوليد الطاقة at 5,000 MW, this plant is approximately 2.5% the size. Gas-fired power generation is a major component of Iraq's energy sector, contributing significantly to electricity supply. The country's reliance on natural gas aligns with its abundant gas reserves. The plant is located about 350 km southwest of Baghdad in the southern region of Iraq.
12 years old
Iraq, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Iraq- 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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