Black Mountain Generating Station
6625 South Yuma Road, Golden Valley, AZ 86413Plant Summary Information
Black Mountain Generating Station is ranked #24 out of 35 natural gas power plants in Arizona in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Black Mountain Generating Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 14.3 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2025 to November 2025.
| Plant Name | Black Mountain Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | UNS Electric, Inc |
| Location | Mohave County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2008 |
| Last Update | Nov 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 57.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 636.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,111 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,056 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #92 out of 180 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #24 out of 35 Arizona Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Black Mountain Generating Station
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Black Mountain Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Black Mountain Generating Station (56482) |
| Plant Address | 6625 South Yuma Road, Golden Valley, AZ 86413 |
| Utility | UNS Electric, Inc (19728) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.0361, -114.1594 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2008 to Nov 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 57.1 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 | Tucson Electric Power Company (TEPC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | UNS Electric, Inc (19728) AZ |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | UNS GAS INC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 2008
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 43 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 43 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2008 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 2008
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 43 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 43 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2008 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Black Mountain Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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