Plains End is a 114 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by Plains End Operating Services LLC since its commissioning in 2001. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, a common fuel source in the country. It ranks as the 900th largest gas plant in the United States. With 114 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, Plains End is approximately 1/37th the size. Natural gas is a major component of the United States' energy mix, accounting for about 40% of the total electricity generation. The facility is situated in Colorado, approximately 30 miles northwest of Denver, in a region with significant natural gas reserves.
25 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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