Planta Camejo is a 61 MW gas-fired power plant in Venezuela, operated since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #31 of 34 gas plants in Venezuela, its 61 MW represents 0.45% of Venezuela's total gas capacity of 13,430 MW. The largest gas plant in Venezuela is Planta Centro at 2,000 MW, making Planta Camejo 32.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include Josefa Camejo (450 MW, Gas) and Punto Fijo (199 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Zulia, approximately 60 km from Maracaibo.
16 years old
Venezuela, South America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Venezuela- Continent
- South 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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