محطة كهرباء الرشيد الغازية is a 94 MW gas-fired power plant in Iraq, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #48 of 51 gas plants in Iraq, this facility represents 0.23% of Iraq's total gas capacity of 40,564 MW. The largest gas plant in Iraq is محطة بسماية لتوليد الطاقة at 5,000 MW, making محطة كهرباء الرشيد الغازية 53.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include محطة بسماية لتوليد الطاقة (Gas, 5000 MW), محطة توليد القدس الغازية (Gas, 1363 MW), and محطة كهرباء المسيب الحرارية (Oil, 1280 MW). The facility is located in Baghdad Province, approximately 20 km southeast of the city center.
16 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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