Santan

1005 S. Val Vista Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85296

Plant Summary Information

Santan is ranked #2 out of 159 power plants in Arizona in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Santan is comprised of 9 generators and generated 908.4 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.

Plant Name	Santan
Utility Name	Salt River Project
Location	Maricopa County, AZ
Initial Operation Date	October 1974
Last Update	Feb 2025
Annual Generation	5.6 TWh
Annual Consumption	45.8 M MMBtu
Ranked #184 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #82 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #2 out of 159 Arizona Power Plants
Ranked #1 out of 34 Arizona Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Santan Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Santan (8068)
Plant Address	1005 S. Val Vista Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85296
Utility	Salt River Project (16572)
Latitude, Longitude	33.3325, -111.7503
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Feb 2025
Initial Operation Date	October 1974
Annual Generation	5.6 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	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	Salt River Project (SRP)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Eastern Canal (SRP)
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Salt River Project (16572) AZ
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV / 69.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	TRANSWESTERN PIPELINE COMPANY EL PASO NATURAL GAS CO LLC
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator ST1 Details Operating October 1974

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Single Shaft
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	No
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	103.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	92 MW
Winter Capacity	103.5 MW
Minimum Load	80 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	October 1974
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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator ST3 Details Operating October 1974

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Single Shaft
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	No
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	103.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	92 MW
Winter Capacity	103.5 MW
Minimum Load	80 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	October 1974
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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator ST2 Details Operating December 1974

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Single Shaft
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	No
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	103.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	92 MW
Winter Capacity	103.5 MW
Minimum Load	80 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	December 1974
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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator ST4 Details Operating May 1975

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Single Shaft
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	No
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	103.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	92 MW
Winter Capacity	103.5 MW
Minimum Load	80 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	May 1975
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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator ST5A Details Operating April 2005

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	STS5
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	153.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	141 MW
Winter Capacity	150 MW
Minimum Load	90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	Yes
Uprate Or Derate Completed	March 2023
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	April 2005
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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator ST5B Details Operating April 2005

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	STS5
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	153.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	141 MW
Winter Capacity	150 MW
Minimum Load	90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	Yes
Uprate Or Derate Completed	March 2023
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	April 2005
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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator ST5S Details Operating April 2005

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	STS5
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	314.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	280 MW
Winter Capacity	318 MW
Minimum Load	60 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	Yes
Uprate Or Derate Completed	March 2023

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 2005
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
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator ST6A Details Operating March 2006

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	STS6
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	153.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	171 MW
Winter Capacity	186 MW
Minimum Load	90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 2006
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
Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate	20 MW
Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate	20 MW
Planned Uprate	April 2024
Other Planned Modifications	Yes
Other Modifications	December 2024
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator ST6S Details Operating March 2006

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	STS6
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	136.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	131 MW
Winter Capacity	140 MW
Minimum Load	45 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 2006

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
Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate	10 MW
Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate	10 MW
Planned Uprate	April 2024
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Santan Plant Owners

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

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