TORTOSA ENERGIA is a 39.58 MW gas power plant in Spain, operated by TORTOSA ENERGIA SA since its commissioning in 2011. Ranked #66 of 84 gas plants in Spain, this plant's capacity represents 0.08% 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 this facility 42.2 times smaller. Nearby plants include ASCO GR (Nuclear, 1990.5 MW), Ascó Nuclear Power Plant (Nuclear, 1988 MW), and VANDELLOS GR 2 (Nuclear, 1045.31 MW). The facility is located in Catalonia, approximately 150 km from Barcelona.
15 years old
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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