학하발전소 is a 26 MW gas power plant in South Korea, operated by 충남도시가스. Ranked #68 of 70 gas plants in South Korea, it accounts for 0.03% of the country's total gas capacity of 76,316 MW. The largest gas plant in South Korea is Taean Thermal Power Plant at 6,446 MW, making 학하발전소 247.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include Muju (600 MW, Hydro), Muju pumped-storage power plant (600 MW, Hydro), and Sejong City (550 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Chungcheongnam-do, 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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