Kamin LLC Wrens Plant is a 6 MW gas power plant in the United States, operated by Kamin LLC since 2002. Ranked #1589 of 1,883 gas plants in the United States. Its 6 MW represents a tiny fraction of the total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The largest gas plant in the United States is the West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, making Kamin LLC Wrens Plant 710.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include J Strom Thurmond (361.9 MW, Hydro), White Oak Solar LLC (76.5 MW, Solar), and Fort Gordon Solar Facility (30 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Georgia, approximately 40 km from Augusta.
24 years old
United States of America, North America
Location
Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- 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 Profile
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Gas 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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