Mesquite Generating Station Block 2
37625 W. Elliot Rd, Arlington, AZ 85322Plant Summary Information
Mesquite Generating Station Block 2 is ranked #6 out of 168 power plants in Arizona in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Mesquite Generating Station Block 2 is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.2 TWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Mesquite Generating Station Block 2 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Mesquite Power LLC |
| Location | Maricopa County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2003 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.1 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 32.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #285 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #145 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6 out of 168 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 35 Arizona Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Mesquite Power LLC (2013 to 2024) CAMS (2014 to 2017) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Mesquite Generating Station Block 2
Mesquite Generating Station Block 2 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Mesquite Generating Station Block 2 (55481) |
| Plant Address | 37625 W. Elliot Rd, Arlington, AZ 85322 |
| Utility | Mesquite Power LLC (12363) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.34505, -112.86423 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2003 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 4.1 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Salt River Project (SRP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Salt River Project (16572) AZ |
| Grid Voltage | 500.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
KINDER MORGAN BORDER PIPELINE LLC TRANSWESTERN PIPELINE COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GT3 Details Operating December 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | BLK2 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 185.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 162 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 162 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 GT4 Details Operating December 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | BLK2 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 185.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 162 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 162 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 ST2 Details Operating December 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | BLK2 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 321 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 300 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 300 MW |
| Minimum Load | 110 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | No |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Supercritical Technology | No |
| Ultrasupercritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Mesquite Generating Station Block 2 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Mesquite Generating Station Block 1 | Arlington, AZ | 3.4 TWh | 0 mi |
| Mesquite Solar 1 | Tonopah, AZ | 401.4 GWh | 2.3 mi |
| Mesquite Solar 2, LLC | Tonopah, AZ | 287.9 GWh | 2.9 mi |
| Mesquite Solar 3, LLC | Tonopah, AZ | 446.8 GWh | 4.2 mi |
| Mesquite Solar 4, LLC | Tonopah, AZ | 146.7 GWh | 3.4 mi |
| Mesquite Solar 5, LLC | Tonopah, AZ | 134.4 GWh | 3.4 mi |
| Palo Verde | Wintersburg, AZ | 32.0 TWh | 3 mi |
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| Sun Streams 3 | Arlington, AZ | 465.7 GWh | 3.2 mi |
| Sun Streams 4 | Tonopah, AZ | 570.7 GWh | 5 mi |
| Sun Streams, LLC | Arlington, AZ | 403.4 GWh | 1.7 mi |