Asan Baebang CHP is a 113.9 MW gas-fired power plant located in South Korea, operated by Korea National Housing Corporation. The facility primarily uses natural gas for electricity generation and contributes to the country's overall energy supply. It is the 66th largest gas plant in South Korea. With 113.9 MW, it represents 0.15% of the country's total gas capacity of 76,316 MW. South Korea has 70 gas plants with a combined capacity of 76,316 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant in the country, Taean Thermal Power Plant at 6,446 MW, Asan Baebang CHP is approximately 0.017 times the size. Natural gas is a significant part of South Korea's energy mix, accounting for around 30% of the total electricity generation. The country relies heavily on imported gas due to limited domestic resources. Asan Baebang CHP is located in the Chungcheongnam-do province, approximately 150 km south of Seoul.
South Korea, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
South Korea- 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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