Washington County Cogeneration Facility is a 122.5 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by Alabama Power Co. Commissioned in 1999, it generates electricity primarily from natural gas. This facility ranks as the 868th largest gas plant in the United States. With a capacity of 122.5 MW, it represents 0.02% of the total gas capacity of 592,244 MW in the country. The U.S. 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, Washington County is roughly 1/35th the size. Natural gas is a significant source of energy in the U.S., providing around 40% of the total electricity generation. The Washington County facility supports energy needs in Alabama, where natural gas is a primary fuel due to its availability and efficiency. It is located approximately 100 km north of Mobile in the southern region of the state.
27 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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