Higgins Generating Station
1275 E Primm Blvd., Primm, NV 89019Plant Summary Information
Higgins Generating Station is ranked #3 out of 109 power plants in Nevada in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Higgins Generating Station is comprised of 3 generators and generated 746.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Higgins Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Nevada Power Co |
| Location | Clark County, NV |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 3.0 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 23.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #387 out of 11,949 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #232 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3 out of 109 Nevada Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 17 Nevada Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Higgins Generating Station
Higgins Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Higgins Generating Station (55687) |
| Plant Address | 1275 E Primm Blvd., Primm, NV 89019 |
| Utility | Nevada Power Co (13407) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.6139, -115.3561 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2004 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2004 |
| Annual Generation | 3.0 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 03-53-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Nevada Power Company (NEVP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Treated Wastewater |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Nevada Power Co (13407) NV |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | KERN RIVER GAS TRANSMISSION CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator A01 Details Operating February 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | PB1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 178 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 177 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 167 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator A02 Details Operating February 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | PB1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 178 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 177 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 167 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator ST1 Details Operating February 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | PB1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 332.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 266 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 283 MW |
| Minimum Load | 110 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Higgins Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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