Black Mountain Generating Station is a 121 MW gas-fired power plant located in Arizona, United States, operated by UNS Electric Inc since its commissioning in 2008. The facility generates electricity from natural gas, contributing to the local energy supply. This plant ranks as the 878th largest gas plant in the United States. With a capacity of 121 MW, it represents 0.02% of the total gas capacity of 592,244 MW in the country. 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, Black Mountain Generating Station is approximately 0.03 times its size. Natural gas is an essential energy source in Arizona, accounting for about 40% of the state's electricity generation. The plant's location in the northwestern part of the state allows it to efficiently tap into regional gas supplies. It is situated about 100 miles from Las Vegas, Nevada.
18 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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