Central Utilities Plant LAX 2

275 Center Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Plant Summary Information

Central Utilities Plant LAX 2 is ranked #111 out of 342 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 8.2 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.

Plant Name	Central Utilities Plant LAX 2
Utility Name	LAX Airport
Location	Los Angeles County, CA
Initial Operation Date	October 2015
Last Update	Oct 2025
Annual Generation	32.9 GWh
Annual Consumption	486.0 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,628 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,234 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #588 out of 1,601 California Power Plants
Ranked #111 out of 342 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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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 Oct 2025
Initial Operation Date	October 2015
Annual Generation	32.9 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

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

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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