Central Utilities Plant LAX 2
275 Center Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045Plant Summary Information
Central Utilities Plant LAX 2 is ranked #112 out of 340 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Central Utilities Plant LAX 2 is comprised of 2 generators and generated 8.3 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Central Utilities Plant LAX 2 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | LAX Airport |
| Location | Los Angeles County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2015 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 31.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 470.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,747 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,243 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #597 out of 1,603 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #112 out of 340 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Central Utilities Plant LAX 2
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Central Utilities Plant LAX 2 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Central Utilities Plant LAX 2 (58258) |
| Plant Address | 275 Center Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045 |
| Utility | LAX Airport (10810) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.94389, -118.40417 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2015 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 31.7 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) |
| NAICS Code | Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (11208) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 4.16 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating October 2015
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating October 2015
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 |
Central Utilities Plant LAX 2 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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