PORCARI is a 100 MW gas power plant in Italy, operated by Edison since 1996. Ranked #103 of 105 gas plants in Italy, PORCARI's 100 MW accounts for 0.13% of Italy's total gas capacity of 79,845 MW. The largest gas plant in Italy is Alessandro Volta thermal power station at 3,600 MW, making PORCARI 36 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Roselectra (386 MW, Gas), Rosen (325 MW, Gas), and LIVORNO MARZOCCO (310 MW, Oil). The facility is located at coordinates 43.8235, 10.6023 in Tuscany.
30 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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