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National Power Corporation

Gas

The National Power Corporation is a key infrastructure asset in Philippines's power generation grid, located on the continent of Asia. Designated as a fossil fuel electricity generation station, the facility features an installed capacity of 0 MW. Its primary operation relies on harnessing gas energy resources to generate bulk electricity. Operational management and ownership of the facility are handled by the NAPOCOR, which oversees daily maintenance and grid dispatch integration. An exact commissioning date for the installation is not registered in official historical logs. In terms of domestic production capacity within Philippines, National Power Corporation occupies the #11 position among all operational gas power plants. Its 0 MW capacity represents a 0.00% share of Philippines's total installed gas generating capacity, which currently stands at 9,246 MW. The largest operational gas installation in Philippines is the San Lorenzo - Santa Rita Power Plant with an output of 1,914 MW, making the National Power Corporation approximately 1.0 times smaller by comparison. Across all fuel types and electricity generation technologies country-wide, this facility accounts for 0.0000% of Philippines's aggregate generation capacity of 35,822 MW. Based on historical capacity factors characteristic of gas power plants (modeled at 40% for analysis), the facility's expected annual electricity generation is calculated at approximately 0 MWh. Applying domestic consumption statistics where an average household in Philippines consumes 3 MWh of electricity annually, this level of production is sufficient to meet the energy demands of roughly 0 homes. By utilizing traditional thermal power processes, the station delivers reliable dispatchable energy to the grid, supporting grid resilience during periods of low renewable resource availability and satisfying industrial base-load demands. The physical site of the station is located at geographic coordinates 12.4173° latitude and 121.9917° longitude. Analysis of local grid infrastructure shows a density of other assets within a 50-kilometer radius. These nearby facilities include the San Jose Diesel Power Plant (oil-fired, 0 MW), the Romblon Wind Farm (wind-powered, 0 MW), the NPC Power Plant (oil-fired, 0 MW), representing a cluster of localized power assets. This geographic placement is vital for reinforcing regional distribution infrastructure and minimizing transmission line losses across this sector of Philippines.

Capacity
0 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
NAPOCOR
Location
12.4173°, 121.9917°

Philippines, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 12.417255, 121.991674
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
0 t
0 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Est. Retirement
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
0
cars per year
0
homes per year
0
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Gas
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Philippines
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

PhilippinesEnergy Profile

223
Total Plants
35.8 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasHydroOil
Top Fuels

Gas Power Generation: An Overview of Its Mechanisms, Benefits, and Future Prospects

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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