Drax GT is a 75 MW gas-fired power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Drax Power Ltd. Commissioned in 2015, it contributes to the country's energy mix with natural gas. Ranked #69 of 87 gas plants in the United Kingdom, Drax GT's 75 MW represents 0.14% of the nation's total gas capacity of 54,234 MW. The largest gas plant in the United Kingdom is Pembroke Power Station at 2,199 MW, making Drax GT 29.2 times smaller. Nearby plants include Drax Power Station (3960 MW, Biomass), West Burton (2012 MW, Coal), and Cottam (2008 MW, Coal). The facility is located in North Yorkshire, approximately 50 km south of York.
13 years old
United Kingdom, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
United Kingdom- 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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