Hamilton (OH) is a 126.9 MW gas-fired power plant located in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. Operated by the City of Hamilton, the plant was commissioned in 1967 and also utilizes coal as a secondary fuel source. It ranks as the 859th largest gas plant in the United States. With a capacity of 126.9 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 largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, Hamilton (OH) is approximately one-thirty-third the size. Natural gas contributes significantly to the U.S. energy mix, accounting for about 40% of electricity generation. The plant's dual fuel capability allows for flexibility in energy production. It is located approximately 50 km north of Cincinnati in southwestern Ohio.
59 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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