Loyola University Health Plant is a 10.6 MW gas power plant in the United States, operated by Loyola University Health System since 2005. Ranked #1490 of 1883 gas plants in the United States. Its 10.6 MW represents 0.002% of the United States' 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 Loyola University Health Plant 402 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Elwood Energy LLC (1,728 MW, Gas), Joliet 29 (1,320 MW, Gas), and Kendall County Generation Facility (1,256 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Illinois, approximately 50 km southwest of Chicago.
21 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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