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Natural Gas-Fired Power Plant Capacity Additions 2023

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Source: Natural Gas Weekly Update

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In 2023, a total of 10 natural gas-fired power plants have come online in the United States, contributing 6.8 gigawatts (GW) of electric generating capacity. By the end of the year, an additional six plants are expected to add another 1.8 GW, bringing total capacity additions to 8.6 GW. These plants include both combined-cycle and simple-cycle gas turbine facilities, primarily located near the Gul

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Wind, Natural Gas, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location
United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Natural Gas Weekly Update

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The project “Natural Gas-Fired Power Plant Capacity Additions 2023” is an infrastructure initiative in the Wind sector, located in United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Natural Gas Weekly Update.

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In 2023, a total of 10 natural gas-fired power plants have come online in the United States, contributing 6.8 gigawatts (GW) of electric generating capacity. By the end of the year, an additional six plants are expected to add another 1.8 GW, bringing total capacity additions to 8.6 GW. These plants include both combined-cycle and simple-cycle gas turbine facilities, primarily located near the Gulf Coast and in Florida.

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Wind, Natural Gas, Power Generation (CCGT)

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2025-03-20

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