Friendswood Energy is a 121.5 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States of America, operated by Friendswood Energy Genco LLC since its commissioning in 2018. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to the overall gas generation capacity in the country. It is the 874th largest gas plant in the United States. With 121.5 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 of 592,244 MW. Compared to the country's largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, this facility is about one-thirty-fifth the size. Natural gas plays a vital role in the energy landscape of the United States, providing around 40% of the electricity supply. The plant's location in Texas benefits from abundant natural gas resources and a robust energy infrastructure. Friendswood Energy is situated approximately 30 miles south of Houston in the Gulf Coast region.
8 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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