Mesquite Generating Station Block 1
37625 W. Elliot Rd, Arlington, AZ 85322Plant Summary Information
Mesquite Generating Station Block 1 is ranked #8 out of 169 power plants in Arizona in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Mesquite Generating Station Block 1 is comprised of 3 generators and generated 906.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Mesquite Generating Station Block 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Salt River Project |
| Location | Maricopa County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2003 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.5 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 29.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #334 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #179 out of 2,246 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #8 out of 169 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 35 Arizona Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Mesquite Generating Station Block 1
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Mesquite Generating Station Block 1
Mesquite Generating Station Block 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Mesquite Generating Station Block 1 (58557) |
| Plant Address | 37625 W. Elliot Rd, Arlington, AZ 85322 |
| Utility | Salt River Project (16572) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.345, -112.86417 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2013 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 3.5 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 | 03-105 |
| 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 |
TRANSWESTERN PIPELINE COMPANY EL PASO NATURAL GAS COMPANY LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GT1 Details Operating June 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | BLK1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 185.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 160 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 170 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GT2 Details Operating June 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | BLK1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 185.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 160 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 170 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ST1 Details Operating June 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | BLK1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 321 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 300 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 320 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Mesquite Generating Station Block 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Mesquite Generating Station Block 2 | Arlington, AZ | 4.0 TWh | 0 mi |
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| Mesquite Solar 2, LLC | Tonopah, AZ | 285.5 GWh | 2.9 mi |
| Mesquite Solar 3, LLC | Tonopah, AZ | 443.4 GWh | 4.2 mi |
| Mesquite Solar 4, LLC | Tonopah, AZ | 144.4 GWh | 3.4 mi |
| Mesquite Solar 5, LLC | Tonopah, AZ | 134.4 GWh | 3.4 mi |
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| Sun Streams 3 | Arlington, AZ | 493.5 GWh | 3.2 mi |
| Sun Streams 4 | Tonopah, AZ | 647.2 GWh | 5 mi |
| Sun Streams, LLC | Arlington, AZ | 411.7 GWh | 1.7 mi |