Victoria Texas Plant is a 102.4 MW gas-fired power plant located in Texas, United States, operated by Invista since its commissioning in 1987. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to the state's energy supply. It is the 927th largest gas plant in the United States. With 102.4 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 country's largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, Victoria Texas Plant is approximately one-forty-second the size. Natural gas is a significant component of Texas's energy mix, providing over 50% of the state's electricity generation. The abundance of natural gas resources in the region supports the operation of numerous gas plants. The Victoria Texas Plant is located approximately 120 miles southwest of Houston in the Gulf Coast region.
39 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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