Santa Maria EPG is a 5.5 MW gas-fired power plant in the United States, operated by Phillips 66 Company since 1996. Ranked #1617 of 1883 gas plants in the United States. Its 5.5 MW represents a tiny fraction of the United States' total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The largest gas plant in the United States is West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, making Santa Maria EPG 776 times smaller. Nearby plants include Diablo Canyon Power Plant (2,323 MW, Nuclear), Diablo Canyon (2,323 MW, Nuclear), and Vandenberg Solar Project (22.5 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Santa Barbara County, approximately 150 km from Los Angeles.
30 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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