Turboven is a 40 MW gas power plant in Venezuela. It ranks #32 of 34 gas plants in the country and contributes 0.3% of Venezuela's total gas capacity of 13,430 MW. The commissioning year is unspecified. Ranked #32 of 34 gas plants in Venezuela, Turboven's 40 MW is a minor share of the national gas output. The largest gas plant in Venezuela is Planta Centro at 2,000 MW, making Turboven 50 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Ricardo Zuloaga (Tacoa) Thermal Power Plant (1720 MW, Gas) and Barcazas Josefa Rufina y Margarita (340 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Carabobo region, approximately 120 km from Valencia.
11 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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