Tamatave is a 16.59 MW gas power plant in Madagascar. It is the only operational gas plant in the country. Ranked #1 of 2 gas plants in Madagascar. Its 16.59 MW represents 56.1% of Madagascar's total gas capacity of 30 MW. The largest gas plant in Madagascar is Tamatave at 17 MW, making it only slightly larger. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in the Atsinanana region, approximately 350 km east of Antananarivo.
11 years old
Madagascar, Africa
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Madagascar- Continent
- Africa
- 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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