North Loop
10600 N Casa Grande Hwy, Tucson, AZ 85704Plant Summary Information
North Loop is ranked #30 out of 34 natural gas power plants in Arizona in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
North Loop is comprised of 4 generators and generated 907.8 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | North Loop |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tucson Electric Power Co |
| Location | Pima County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1972 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 3.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 105.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,449 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,781 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #129 out of 156 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #30 out of 34 Arizona Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.6% |
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Monthly Net Generation for North Loop
North Loop Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | North Loop (6088) |
| Plant Address | 10600 N Casa Grande Hwy, Tucson, AZ 85704 |
| Utility | Tucson Electric Power Co (24211) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.401, -111.1262 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1972 |
| Annual Generation | 3.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.6% |
| 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 | Tucson Electric Power Company (TEPC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Well |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tucson Electric Power Co (24211) AZ |
| Grid Voltage | 46.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1972
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 27 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 25 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 21.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 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 | 25 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 26.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 25 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 26.8 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 1972
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 27 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 25 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 21.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 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 | 25 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 26.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 25 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 26.8 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating December 1972
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 27 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 25 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 21.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 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 | 25 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 26.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 25 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 26.8 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating July 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 26.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 21.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2001 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
North Loop Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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