Year Level(s) | Years 3-6 |
Subject Area(s) | Geography Science SOSE General Science Earth & Environmental Science |
Topic(s) | Coal & Low Emission Technology Energy Environment Non-Renewable Energy Gas LNG |
Resource Type | Fact Sheet |
Find out how gas fired power stations work. This fact sheet describes the generation of electricity in gas fired power stations, which typically produces 50% less carbon dioxide than conventional coal fired power plants. Information is provided about the Daandine power station located west of Brisbane, which uses coal seam gas to fuel engines to produce electricity. Images of the Oakey power station are also included.
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Science: ACHASSK120 (5); ACHASSI127 (6)