Harbor Cogen is a 107.4 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by Harbor Cogeneration Co. The facility has been in operation since 1991 and primarily utilizes natural gas, with oil as a secondary fuel source. It ranks as the 917th largest gas plant in the United States. With a capacity of 107.4 MW, it accounts for 0.02% of the total gas capacity of 592,244 MW in the country. 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, Harbor Cogen is about 0.025 times its size. Natural gas is a major source of electricity generation in the United States, providing nearly 40% of the total output. Harbor Cogen contributes to this energy landscape by ensuring efficient power generation. The plant is located approximately 30 km south of downtown Los Angeles in California.
35 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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