Arsenal Hill is a 125 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by Southwestern Electric Power Co. The facility was commissioned in 1960 and serves to provide electricity to the regional grid. It ranks as the 865th largest gas plant in the United States. With 125 MW, it represents 0.02% of the country's total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The United States has 1,883 gas plants with a combined capacity of 592,244 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, this facility is approximately 2.9% the size. Natural gas is a dominant fuel source in the United States, contributing about 40% of the country's electricity generation. The Arsenal Hill plant plays a role in meeting local energy demands while utilizing natural gas resources. It is located in Louisiana, approximately 250 km west of Jackson, Mississippi.
66 years old
United States of America, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy ProfileGas 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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