CTE TAMARETE is a 104 MW gas-fired power plant located in Italy, operated by Tamarete Energia and commissioned in 2013. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to Italy's energy supply. It ranks as the 102nd largest gas plant in Italy. With a capacity of 104 MW, it represents 0.13% of Italy's total gas capacity of 79,845 MW. Italy has 105 gas plants with a combined capacity of 79,845 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant in Italy, Alessandro Volta thermal power station at 3,600 MW, CTE TAMARETE is approximately 1/35 the size. Natural gas is a key component of Italy's energy mix, accounting for about 40% of the total electricity generation. The country's reliance on gas is driven by its import infrastructure and domestic production. The plant is situated in the Abruzzo region, approximately 150 km northeast of Rome.
13 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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