Laguna Chavez Power Plant is an 84 MW gas-fired power plant in Mexico, operational since its commissioning year. Ranked #110 of 111 gas plants in Mexico, this facility's 84 MW represents 0.13% of Mexico's total gas capacity of 64,723 MW. The largest gas plant in Mexico is Petacalco thermal power station at 2,778 MW, making Laguna Chavez 33 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include La Laguna II combined cycle power station (538 MW, Gas) and La Laguna II (498 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Coahuila, approximately 300 km from Monterrey.
16 years old
Mexico, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Mexico- Continent
- North America
- 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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