Ocotillo
1500 East University, Tempe, AZ 85281Plant Summary Information
Ocotillo is ranked #29 out of 156 power plants in Arizona in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ocotillo is comprised of 7 generators and generated 34.6 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Ocotillo |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Arizona Public Service Co |
| Location | Maricopa County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1960 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 552.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 5.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,186 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #545 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #29 out of 156 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #18 out of 34 Arizona Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ocotillo
Ocotillo Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ocotillo (116) |
| Plant Address | 1500 East University, Tempe, AZ 85281 |
| Utility | Arizona Public Service Co (803) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.4225, -111.9122 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1960 |
| Annual Generation | 552.7 GWh |
| 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 | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Arizona Public Service Company (AZPS) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Arizona Public Service Co (803) AZ |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | EL PASO NATURAL GAS COMPANY LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GT1 Details Operating May 1972
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 53.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 62 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1972 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GT2 Details Operating July 1973
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 53.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 62 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1973 |
| 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 GT3 Details Operating April 2019
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 104 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 101 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 103 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GT4 Details Operating April 2019
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 104 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 101 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 103 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GT6 Details Operating April 2019
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 104 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 101 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 103 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GT7 Details Operating April 2019
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 104 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 101 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 103 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GT5 Details Operating May 2019
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 104 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 101 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 103 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Ocotillo Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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