Mass Inst Tech Cntrl Utilities/Cogen Plt is a 21.2 MW gas and oil power plant in the United States, operated by Massachusetts Institute of Technology since 1995. Ranked #1350 of 1883 gas plants in the United States, this plant's 21.2 MW represents a small share of the total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The largest gas plant in the United States is West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, making this facility 200 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Mystic Generating Station (2,375.6 MW, Gas) and Fore River Generating Station (872.2 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Massachusetts, approximately 5 km northeast of Cambridge.
31 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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