McKee Run is a 113.6 MW gas-fired power plant located in Delaware, USA, operated by NAES Corporation. The facility uses natural gas and oil as fuel sources for electricity generation. It ranks as the 902nd largest gas plant in the United States. With 113.6 MW, it represents 0.02% of the country's total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. 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, McKee Run is approximately 0.027 times the size. Natural gas is a major component of the energy mix in the United States, accounting for about 40% of total electricity generation. Delaware relies on a mix of energy sources, including natural gas, to meet its electricity needs. McKee Run is located in Kent County, approximately 50 km south of Wilmington.
51 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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