Copper is an 86.9 MW gas-fired power plant in the United States, operated by El Paso Electric Co since 1979. Ranked #987 of 1883 gas plants in the United States, Copper's 86.9 MW represents 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 Copper 49 times smaller. Nearby plants include Newman (882 MW, Gas), Central Termoeléctrica Samalayuca I y II (838 MW, Gas), and Montana Power Station (527.2 MW, Gas). The facility is located in El Paso County, approximately 20 km from the city of El Paso.
47 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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