Pensacola Florida Plant is a 102 MW gas-fired power plant located in Pensacola, Florida, United States, operated by Ascend Performance Materials LLC since its commissioning in 1987. The facility primarily uses natural gas and has the capability to utilize oil as a secondary fuel. It is the 928th largest gas plant in the United States. With 102 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 2.4% the size. Natural gas is a significant component of Florida's energy mix, contributing to about 70% of the state's electricity generation. The Pensacola Florida Plant plays a role in supporting local energy needs while leveraging natural gas as a cleaner alternative to other fossil fuels. The facility is situated approximately 20 miles from the Gulf of Mexico in the northwestern region of Florida.
39 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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