COTASA is a 14.071 MW gas-fired power plant in Spain, operated by TIERRA ATOMIZADA S.A. since its commissioning. Ranked #77 of 84 gas plants in Spain, COTASA's 14.071 MW represents 0.03% of Spain's total gas capacity of 48,147 MW. The largest gas plant in Spain is BESOS GRUPO 5 at 1,671 MW, making COTASA 119 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Central Térmica de Castellón (Gas, 1,621 MW), Castelló thermal power station (Gas, 1,621 MW), and Central térmica de Sagunto (Gas, 1,233 MW). The facility is located in the province of Castellón, approximately 70 km north of Valencia.
Spain, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Spain- 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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