Malaga Power LLC is a 121 MW gas-fired power plant located in California, United States, operated by CalPeak Power LLC since its commissioning in 2005. The facility generates electricity from natural gas, contributing to the region's energy generation capacity. This plant is ranked as the 878th largest gas plant in the United States. With a capacity of 121 MW, it represents 0.02% of the total gas capacity in the country, which is 592,244 MW. The United States has a total of 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, Malaga Power LLC is approximately 0.03 times its size. Natural gas is a major energy source in California, providing nearly 50% of the state's electricity. The Malaga plant's location in the Central Valley allows it to efficiently access the natural gas supply and support local energy demands. It is situated about 10 miles from the city of Fresno.
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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