Spencer is a 126.5 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by the City of Garland, Texas, since its commissioning in 1969. The facility utilizes natural gas to produce electricity, contributing to the local power supply. It ranks as the 861st largest gas plant in the United States. With 126.5 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, Spencer is about 1/34th the size. Natural gas is a major component of the U.S. energy mix, providing nearly 40% of the total electricity generation. The Spencer plant's operation aligns with the increasing reliance on cleaner-burning natural gas in the region. It is located approximately 30 miles northeast of Dallas, Texas.
57 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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