Atarot is a 70 MW gas-fired power plant in Israel, operated by the Israel Electric Corporation since 1997. Ranked #16 of 18 gas plants in Israel. Its 70 MW represents 0.76% of Israel's total gas capacity of 9,213 MW. The largest gas plant in Israel is Eshkol at 1,432 MW, making Atarot 20.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Tzafit (Dalia) (835 MW, Gas), Gezer (744 MW, Gas), and Reading (428 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the West Bank, approximately 15 km northeast of Jerusalem.
29 years old
Israel, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Israel- 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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