Bussi is a 125 MW gas-fired power plant located in Italy, operated by Edison since its commissioning in 1994. The plant utilizes natural gas to generate electricity, contributing to the national energy supply. Bussi ranks as the 99th largest gas plant in Italy. The country hosts 105 gas plants with a total capacity of 79,845 MW. The largest gas facility, Alessandro Volta thermal power station, has a capacity of 3,600 MW, making Bussi about 3.5% the size of this plant. This facility accounts for approximately 0.16% of Italy's total gas generation capacity. Natural gas is a vital energy source in Italy, contributing to roughly 30% of the country's electricity generation. Bussi is located in the Abruzzo region, approximately 150 km from Rome, facilitating access to natural gas infrastructure.
32 years old
Italy, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Italy- Continent
- Europe
- 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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