EGCO Cogen is a 112 MW gas-fired power plant located in Thailand. Operated by EGCO, it has been generating electricity since its commissioning in 2003. The facility is part of Thailand's energy generation framework. EGCO Cogen ranks as the 75th largest gas plant in Thailand. With a capacity of 112 MW, it represents 0.15% of Thailand's total gas capacity of 75,424 MW. Thailand has 79 gas plants with a combined capacity of 75,424 MW. The largest gas plant, Ratchaburi Power Plant, has a capacity of 5,135 MW, making EGCO Cogen about 2.2% the size of this facility. Gas is a crucial element of Thailand's energy mix, providing approximately 65% of the country's electricity generation. The EGCO Cogen plant plays a role in meeting the energy demands of the region. It is located in the central part of Thailand, approximately 100 km west of Bangkok.
23 years old
Thailand, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Thailand- 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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