McPherson 3 is a 115.6 MW gas-fired power plant located in McPherson, Kansas, USA, operated by the City of McPherson since its commissioning in 1998. The facility primarily uses natural gas and has the capability to utilize oil as a secondary fuel source. It is the 897th largest gas plant in the United States. With a capacity of 115.6 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 country's largest gas plant, the West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, McPherson 3 is approximately 2.7% the size. Natural gas is a significant component of the U.S. energy mix, accounting for about 40% of electricity generation. The McPherson 3 plant contributes to this share, providing a reliable source of energy in a region that supports diverse energy generation methods. It is situated approximately 100 miles northwest of Wichita in central Kansas.
28 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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