Pemex-Gas y Petroquímica Básica Complejo Procesador de Gas Cactus is a 120.7 MW gas-fired power plant located in Mexico, operated by Pemex. The commissioning year is not specified, and it primarily utilizes natural gas for electricity generation. It ranks as the 106th largest gas plant in Mexico. With a capacity of 120.7 MW, it accounts for 0.19% of Mexico's total gas capacity of 64,723 MW. Mexico has 111 gas plants with a combined capacity of 64,723 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, Petacalco thermal power station at 2,778 MW, this facility is about 4.3% the size. Natural gas is a key component of Mexico's energy landscape, providing approximately 45% of the country's electricity generation. The country's reliance on gas is influenced by its abundant natural gas reserves and infrastructure. The plant is located in the southeastern region of Mexico, approximately 300 km from the capital, Mexico City.
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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