North Loop is a 107.8 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by Tucson Electric Power Co since its commissioning in 1979. The facility utilizes natural gas and has a secondary fuel source of oil. It is the 915th largest gas plant in the United States. With 107.8 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, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, this facility is approximately 0.025 times the size. Natural gas is a significant component of the United States' energy mix, accounting for about 40% of electricity generation. The North Loop plant contributes to this by providing reliable power generation in the region. It is located approximately 160 km northwest of Tucson in the state of Arizona.
47 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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