Apache Station

3525 N US Hwy 191, Cochise, AZ 85606

Plant Summary Information

Apache Station is ranked #19 out of 150 power plants in Arizona in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Apache Station is comprised of 7 generators and generated 621.8 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.

Plant Name	Apache Station
Utility Name	Arizona Electric Pwr Coop Inc
Location	Cochise County, AZ
Initial Operation Date	February 1963
Last Update	Mar 2024
Annual Generation	2.1 TWh
Annual Consumption	24.3 M MMBtu
Ranked #511 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #337 out of 2,188 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #19 out of 150 Arizona Power Plants
Ranked #15 out of 33 Arizona Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 83.0% Subbituminous Coal : 17.0%

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Monthly Net Generation for Apache Station

Apache Station Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Apache Station (160)
Plant Address	3525 N US Hwy 191 Cochise, AZ 85606
Utility	Arizona Electric Pwr Coop Inc (796)
Latitude, Longitude	32.0603, -109.8931
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Mar 2024
Initial Operation Date	February 1963
Annual Generation	2.1 TWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 83.0% Subbituminous Coal : 17.0%

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	Western Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region (WALC)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Wells
Ash Impoundment	Yes Lined Operating
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Arizona Electric Pwr Coop Inc (796)
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV / 115.00 kV / 69.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	EL PASO NATURAL GAS COMPANY LLC
Pipeline Notes	KINDER MORGAN BOUGHT OUT EPNG
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Generator GT1 Details Standby February 1963

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	11.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	10 MW
Winter Capacity	10 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	February 1963
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator ST1 Details Standby November 1964

Technology	Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	81.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	72 MW
Winter Capacity	72 MW
Minimum Load	20 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	November 1964
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator GT2 Details Standby June 1972

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	20.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	18.5 MW
Winter Capacity	20 MW
Minimum Load	2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	June 1972
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	NG / DFO
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	18.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	20 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	16 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	18 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	No

Generator GT3 Details Standby June 1975

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	78.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	60 MW
Winter Capacity	63 MW
Minimum Load	7 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	June 1975
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator ST2 Details Operating January 1979

Technology	Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	204 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	175 MW
Winter Capacity	175 MW
Minimum Load	50 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1979
Combined Heat & Power	No

Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Pulverized Coal Technology	No
Subcritical Technology	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator ST3 Details Operating September 1979

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	204 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	175 MW
Winter Capacity	175 MW
Minimum Load	50 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1979
Combined Heat & Power	No

Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Pulverized Coal Technology	Yes
Subcritical Technology	Yes
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	SUB / BIT / NG

Generator GT4 Details Standby October 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	60.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	38 MW
Winter Capacity	44 MW
Minimum Load	5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	October 2002
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	38 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	38 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	38 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	38 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	No

Apache Station Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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