Kumkol is a 100 MW gas power plant in Kazakhstan, operated by PetroKazakhstan since 2004. Ranked #12 of 18 gas plants in Kazakhstan, Kumkol's 100 MW represents 2.06% of the country's total gas capacity of 4,847 MW. The largest gas plant in Kazakhstan is Жамбыл мемлекеттік аудандық электр станциясы at 1,230 MW, making Kumkol 12.3 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located at coordinates 46.4259, 68.7007 in the Kyzylorda region.
22 years old
Kazakhstan, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Kazakhstan- 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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