Wolf Run Energy is a 22 MW gas power plant in the United States, operated by Wolf Run Energy LLC since 2019. Ranked #1340 of 1883 gas plants in the United States. Its 22 MW represents a fraction of the total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The largest gas plant in the United States is West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, making Wolf Run Energy 194 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Panda Liberty Generation Plant (870 MW, Gas) and Hunlock Power Station (145.9 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Pennsylvania, approximately 50 km from Scranton.
7 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
Gas 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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