Frontier is a 122.4 MW natural gas power plant located in the United States, operated by Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co since its commissioning in 1988. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to the country's overall gas-fired power generation. It ranks as the 869th largest gas plant in the United States. With 122.4 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, Frontier is approximately 2.9% the size. Natural gas plays a vital role in the United States' energy landscape, accounting for about 40% of the total electricity generation. The plant's location in Oklahoma allows it to utilize the region's extensive natural gas infrastructure. Frontier is situated approximately 70 miles southwest of Oklahoma City.
38 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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