Axiall Natrium Plant is a 115.5 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States of America, operated by Westlake Chemical Natrium Plant since its commissioning in 1961. This facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to the country's overall gas power generation capacity. It is the 898th largest gas plant in the United States. With 115.5 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 exceeding 592,244 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, this facility is approximately 2.7% the size. Natural gas plays a significant role in the United States' energy mix, accounting for roughly 40% of the total electricity generation. The Axiall Natrium Plant utilizes natural gas to support energy demands in a region that relies heavily on fossil fuels. The facility is located in the Appalachian region, approximately 80 miles south of Pittsburgh.
65 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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