Mesquite Generating Station Block 1
37625 W. Elliot Rd, Arlington, AZ 85322Plant Summary Information
Mesquite Generating Station Block 1 is ranked #7 out of 159 power plants in Arizona in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Mesquite Generating Station Block 1 is comprised of 3 generators and generated 942.6 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.
| Plant Name | Mesquite Generating Station Block 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Salt River Project |
| Location | Maricopa County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2003 |
| Last Update | Feb 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.7 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 28.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #317 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #177 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #7 out of 159 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 34 Arizona Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Mesquite Generating Station Block 1
Mesquite Generating Station Block 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Mesquite Generating Station Block 1 (58557) |
| Plant Address | 37625 W. Elliot Rd, Arlington, AZ 85322 |
| Utility | Salt River Project (16572) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.345, -112.86417 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2013 to Feb 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 3.7 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 | 03-105 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Salt River Project (SRP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Salt River Project (16572) AZ |
| Grid Voltage | 500.00 kV / 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
TRANSWESTERN PIPELINE COMPANY EL PASO NATURAL GAS COMPANY LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GT1 Details Operating June 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | BLK1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 185.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 160 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 170 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2003 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GT2 Details Operating June 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | BLK1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 185.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 160 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 170 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2003 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ST1 Details Operating June 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | BLK1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 321 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 300 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 320 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2003 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Mesquite Generating Station Block 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Mesquite Generating Station Block 1.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Agave | AZ | 140.6 GWh | 2 mi |
| Arlington Valley Energy Facility | Arlington, AZ | 3.7 TWh | 1.5 mi |
| Arlington Valley Solar Energy II | Arlington, AZ | 348.5 GWh | 3.3 mi |
| Badger 1 | Tonopah, AZ | 33.2 GWh | 11 mi |
| Buckeye Union HS District 201 | Buckeye, AZ | 6.3 GWh | 17.4 mi |
| Desert Star Hybrid | Buckeye, AZ | 30.0 GWh | 18.2 mi |
| Harquahala Generating Project | Tonopah, AZ | 3.6 TWh | 17 mi |
| Mesquite Generating Station Block 2 | Arlington, AZ | 4.0 TWh | 0 mi |
| Mesquite Solar 1 | Tonopah, AZ | 403.9 GWh | 2.3 mi |
| Mesquite Solar 2, LLC | Tonopah, AZ | 282.6 GWh | 2.9 mi |
| Mesquite Solar 3, LLC | Tonopah, AZ | 459.1 GWh | 4.2 mi |
| Mesquite Solar 4, LLC | Tonopah, AZ | 150.1 GWh | 3.4 mi |
| Mesquite Solar 5, LLC | Tonopah, AZ | 116.7 GWh | 3.4 mi |
| Palo Verde | Wintersburg, AZ | 32.3 TWh | 3 mi |
| Red Hawk | Arlington, AZ | 4.4 TWh | 1.5 mi |
| Saddle Mountain Solar I | Tonopah, AZ | 30.9 GWh | 18.4 mi |
| Sonoran Solar Energy | Buckeye, AZ | 1.1 TWh | 19.7 mi |
| Sun Streams 2 | Hassayampa, AZ | 307.5 GWh | 3.2 mi |
| Sun Streams 3 | Arlington, AZ | 612.3 GWh | 3.2 mi |
| Sun Streams, LLC | Arlington, AZ | 411.5 GWh | 1.7 mi |