Nesjavellir Geothermal Plant generates electricity and hot water by utilizing geothermal water and steam. It is the second largest geothermal power station in Iceland. The station produces approximately 120MW of electrical power, and delivers around 1,800 litres (480 US gal) of hot water per second, servicing the hot water needs of the Greater Reykjavik Area. The facility is located 177 m (581 ft) above sea level in the southwestern part of the country, near the Hengill Volcano.