Valencia is a 108 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by UNS Electric Inc. It was commissioned in 1997 and utilizes natural gas and oil as fuel sources for electricity generation. Valencia ranks as the 913th largest gas plant in the United States. With 108 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, Valencia is approximately one-forty-first the size. Natural gas plays a growing role in the U.S. energy mix, accounting for about 40% of total electricity generation. The Valencia plant contributes to this trend, supporting energy needs in the region. It is situated approximately 50 km from Tucson, Arizona, in the southwestern part of the state.
29 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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