Faisalabad Power Station is a 144 MW gas-fired power plant located in Faisalabad, Pakistan, operated by Northern Power Generation Company Limited. It contributes to the gas-based electricity generation in the region since its commissioning. This facility ranks as the 36th largest gas plant in Pakistan. With 144 MW, it represents 0.56% of the country's total gas capacity of 25,796 MW. Pakistan has 46 gas plants with a combined capacity of 25,796 MW. In comparison, the largest gas plant, Bin Qasim Power Plant, has a capacity of 2,355 MW, making Faisalabad Power Station approximately 6% the size of this facility. Gas plays a significant role in Pakistan's energy landscape, accounting for a substantial portion of the country's electricity generation. The reliance on gas is critical for meeting energy demands, particularly in urban areas. The plant is situated approximately 150 km northwest of Lahore in the Punjab province.
21 years old
Pakistan, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Pakistan- 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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