Port Comfort Power LLC is a 121 MW gas-fired power plant located in Texas, United States, operated by Peaker Power LLC since its commissioning in 2017. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to the gas power generation capacity in the region. This plant ranks as the 878th largest gas plant in the United States. With a capacity of 121 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, Port Comfort Power LLC is approximately 0.03 times its size. Natural gas is a significant component of the United States' energy mix, accounting for about 40% of the country's electricity generation. The plant's location in Texas, a state rich in natural gas resources, supports the ongoing transition to cleaner energy sources. It is situated approximately 70 miles northeast of San Antonio.
9 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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