Gila River Power Block 1
1250 East Watermelon Street, Gila Bend, AZ 85337Plant Summary Information
Gila River Power Block 1 is ranked #12 out of 170 power plants in Arizona in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Gila River Power Block 1 is comprised of 3 generators and generated 819.9 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Gila River Power Block 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Salt River Project |
| Location | Maricopa County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2003 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 2.9 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 21.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #407 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #239 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #12 out of 170 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 35 Arizona Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operators |
Sundevil Power Holdings LLC (2013 to 2015) CXA Sundevil Power I (2016 to 2017) Salt River Project (2018 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Gila River Power Block 1
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Gila River Power Block 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Gila River Power Block 1 (59338) |
| Plant Address | 1250 East Watermelon Street, Gila Bend, AZ 85337 |
| Utility | Salt River Project (16572) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.975, -112.69444 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2013 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 2.9 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 00-84-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Salt River Project (SRP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Salt River Project (16572) AZ |
| Grid Voltage | 500.00 kV / 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
EL PASO NATURAL GAS COMPANY LLC TRANSWESTERN PIPELINE COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator ST9 Details Operating May 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | PB1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 271 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 242 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 249 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating July 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | PB1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 174 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 164 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 184 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator CTG2 Details Operating July 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | PB1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 174 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 164 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 184 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Gila River Power Block 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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