Sumas Power Plant is a 125.5 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by Puget Sound Energy Inc since its commissioning in 1993. The facility utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel source, contributing to the overall gas generation capacity in the country. It is the 862nd largest gas plant in the United States. With 125.5 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, Sumas Power Plant is approximately 1/34th the size. Natural gas is a significant component of the United States' energy mix, accounting for about 40% of electricity generation. The Sumas Power Plant supports regional energy needs while utilizing a cleaner-burning fuel compared to coal. It is situated in Washington State, approximately 70 miles north of Seattle.
33 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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