ABSTRACT
Natural gas is a major source of electricity generation and currently accounts for around 22" of global electricity generation capacity. Natural gas can be burned more clearly than other fossil fuels such as coal and oil. Another remarkable advantage of natural gas power generation is its high net low heating value (LHV) efficiency close to 60" with the application of combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) technology. With the advantages, more natural gas combined cycle (NGCC) power plants would be built especially in the developed countries (BBC). But NGCC power generation is not a zero carbon emission solution. The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that NGCC power plants integrated with carbon capture processes would contribute 5" electricity supply in 2050 in order to achieve the target of CO2 emission control. For gas-fired power plant, CCGT is the prevailing technology because of its high thermal efficiency IEA.
