Apex Generating Station
15555 Apex Power Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89165Plant Summary Information
Apex Generating Station is ranked #4 out of 103 power plants in Nevada in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Apex Generating Station is comprised of 3 generators and generated 784.8 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
| Plant Name | Apex Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Apex Generating Station |
| Location | Clark County, NV |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2003 |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 2.6 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 18.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #465 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #282 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #4 out of 103 Nevada Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 17 Nevada Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operators |
Las Vegas Power Company LLC (2013 to 2013) Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (2014 to 2021) Apex Generating Station (2022 to 2022) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Apex Generating Station
Apex Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Apex Generating Station (55514) |
| Plant Address | 15555 Apex Power Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89165 |
| Utility | Apex Generating Station (65371) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.416, -114.96092 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2003 to Feb 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 2.6 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 | Nevada Power Company (NEVP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Garnet Valley Well #3 |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Nevada Power Co (13407) NV |
| Grid Voltage | 500.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | KERN RIVER GAS TRANSMISSION CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating May 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 174 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 164.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 181.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 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 |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator CTG2 Details Operating May 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 174 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 164.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 181.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 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 |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator STG1 Details Operating May 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 252.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 195.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 213.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 55 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 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 |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Apex Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | P O Box 51111, JFB Rm 445, Los Angeles, CA 90051 | Generator CTG1 | 100.00% |
| Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | P O Box 51111, JFB Rm 445, Los Angeles, CA 90051 | Generator CTG2 | 100.00% |
| Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | P O Box 51111, JFB Rm 445, Los Angeles, CA 90051 | Generator STG1 | 100.00% |
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