Higgins Generating Station

1275 E Primm Blvd., Primm, NV 89019

Plant Summary Information

Higgins Generating Station is ranked #4 out of 109 power plants in Nevada in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Higgins Generating Station is comprised of 3 generators and generated 808.1 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.

Plant NameHiggins Generating Station
Utility NameNevada Power Co
LocationClark County, NV
Initial Operation DateFebruary 2004
Last Update Feb 2025
Annual Generation 3.0 TWh
Annual Consumption 23.4 M MMBtu
Ranked #394 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #235 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #4 out of 109 Nevada Power Plants
Ranked #4 out of 17 Nevada Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas

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Monthly Net Generation for Higgins Generating Station

Higgins Generating Station Details

Summary Information
Plant NameHiggins Generating Station (55687)
Plant Address1275 E Primm Blvd., Primm, NV 89019
UtilityNevada Power Co (13407)
Latitude, Longitude35.6139, -115.3561
Generation Dates on FileFeb 2004 to Feb 2025
Initial Operation DateFebruary 2004
Annual Generation 3.0 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 Number03-53-000
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityNevada Power Company (NEVP)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceTreated Wastewater
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution OwnerNevada Power Co (13407) NV
Grid Voltage 230.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name KERN RIVER GAS TRANSMISSION CO
Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator A01 Details Operating February 2004

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodePB1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
Nameplate Capacity178 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity177 MW
Winter Capacity167 MW
Minimum Load100 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateFebruary 2004
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator A02 Details Operating February 2004

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodePB1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
Nameplate Capacity178 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity177 MW
Winter Capacity167 MW
Minimum Load100 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateFebruary 2004
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator ST1 Details Operating February 2004

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Steam Part
Unit CodePB1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Duct BurnersYes
Nameplate Capacity332.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity266 MW
Winter Capacity283 MW
Minimum Load110 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateFebruary 2004
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo

Higgins Generating Station Plant Owners

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