Finnfjordbotn is a 49 MW gas power plant in Norway. This facility is one of only 8 gas plants in the country, contributing to Norway's energy mix since its commissioning. Ranked #8 of 8 gas plants in Norway, Finnfjordbotn accounts for 2.25% of the total gas capacity of 2,179 MW. The largest gas plant in Norway is Naturkraft CCPP at 520 MW, making Finnfjordbotn 10.6 times smaller. Nearby plants include Kvitfjell Raudfjell Vindkraftverk (281.4 MW, Wind) and Lysbotn (6 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Troms og Finnmark, approximately 150 km from Tromsø.
8 years old
Norway, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Norway- 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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