Mtwara is an 18 MW gas-fired power plant in Tanzania, operated by Tanzania Electric Supply Company since its commissioning. Ranked #4 of 4 gas plants in Tanzania, Mtwara's 18 MW represents 5.4% of Tanzania's total gas capacity of 334 MW. The largest gas plant in Tanzania is Ubungo Gas (Songas) at 208 MW, making Mtwara 11.6 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km of Mtwara. The facility is located in the Mtwara Region, approximately 400 km south of Dar es Salaam.
Tanzania, Africa
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Tanzania- Continent
- Africa
- 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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