EC Nowa Sarzyna is a 116 MW gas-fired power plant located in Poland, operated by POLENERGIA. Commissioned in 2000, this facility plays a role in the country's energy generation landscape. It ranks as the 18th largest gas plant in Poland. With a capacity of 116 MW, it represents 2.32% of Poland's total gas capacity of 4,994 MW. Poland has 27 gas plants with a combined capacity of 4,994 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, Łęg Cogeneration and power plant at 480 MW, EC Nowa Sarzyna is approximately 24.2% the size. Gas is increasingly important in Poland's energy mix as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on coal. The transition to gas is part of a broader strategy to enhance energy security and sustainability. The plant is located approximately 100 km northeast of Rzeszów in the southeastern region of Poland.
26 years old
Poland, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Poland- 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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