Gila River Power Block 1

1250 East Watermelon Street, Gila Bend, AZ 85337

Plant Summary Information

Gila River Power Block 1 is ranked #20 out of 165 power plants in Arizona in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Gila River Power Block 1 is comprised of 3 generators and generated 331.6 GWh during the 3-month period between January 2025 to April 2025.

Plant NameGila River Power Block 1
Utility NameSalt River Project
LocationMaricopa County, AZ
Initial Operation DateMay 2003
Last Update Apr 2025
Annual Generation 1.8 TWh
Annual Consumption 14.8 M MMBtu
Ranked #548 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #342 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #20 out of 165 Arizona Power Plants
Ranked #16 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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Gila River Power Block 1 Details

Summary Information
Plant NameGila River Power Block 1 (59338)
Plant Address1250 East Watermelon Street, Gila Bend, AZ 85337
UtilitySalt River Project (16572)
Latitude, Longitude32.975, -112.69444
Generation Dates on FileJan 2013 to Apr 2025
Initial Operation DateMay 2003
Annual Generation 1.8 TWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusYes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number00-84-000
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthoritySalt River Project (SRP)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceWells
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerSalt River Project (16572) AZ
Grid Voltage 500.00 kV / 230.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name EL PASO NATURAL GAS COMPANY LLC
TRANSWESTERN PIPELINE COMPANY
Natural Gas StorageNo
Liquefied Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator ST9 Details Operating May 2003

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Steam Part
Unit CodePB1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Duct BurnersYes
Nameplate Capacity271 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity242 MW
Winter Capacity249 MW
Minimum Load70 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2003
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator CTG1 Details Operating July 2003

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodePB1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
Nameplate Capacity174 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity164 MW
Winter Capacity184 MW
Minimum Load70 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 2003
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator CTG2 Details Operating July 2003

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodePB1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
Nameplate Capacity174 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity164 MW
Winter Capacity184 MW
Minimum Load70 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 2003
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Gila River Power Block 1 Plant Owners

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