United States of America

Friendswood Energy— 121.5 MW Natural Gas

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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.