Buchanan Generation LLC is an 88 MW gas-fired power plant in the United States, operated by Buchanan Generation LLC since 2002. Ranked #980 of 1,883 gas plants in the United States. Its 88 MW accounts for 0.01% of the country's total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The largest gas plant in the United States is West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, making Buchanan Generation 48.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center (668 MW, Coal) and Clinch River (475 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Virginia, approximately 70 km northwest of Roanoke.
24 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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