Orange Grove Peaking Facility is a 118 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by Orange Grove Energy LP. Commissioned in 2010, it supplies electricity during peak demand periods. It ranks as the 891st largest gas plant in the United States. With a capacity of 118 MW, it accounts for 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, this facility is about 1/36th the size. Natural gas is a key component of the U.S. energy landscape, contributing approximately 40% of electricity generation. The growth of gas plants reflects a shift towards cleaner energy sources and enhanced energy security. The facility is located roughly 90 km southeast of Los Angeles in California.
16 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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