South Point Energy Center
3779 Courtwright Rd., Mohave Valley, AZ 86440Plant Summary Information
South Point Energy Center is ranked #13 out of 180 power plants in Arizona in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
South Point Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 910.5 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | South Point Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | South Point Energy Center LLC |
| Location | Mohave County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2001 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 2.9 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 23.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #405 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #242 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #13 out of 180 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #11 out of 35 Arizona Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for South Point Energy Center
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South Point Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | South Point Energy Center (55177) |
| Plant Address | 3779 Courtwright Rd., Mohave Valley, AZ 86440 |
| Utility | South Point Energy Center LLC (50157) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.8678, -114.5317 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2001 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2001 |
| 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 | 01-309-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region (WALC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Colorado River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) AZ |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
TRANSWESTERN PIPELINE COMPANY EL PASO NATURAL GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator A Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 236 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 171.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 191.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 105 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | Yes |
| Uprate Or Derate Completed | May 2025 |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
| 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 B Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 236 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 171.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 191.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 105 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | Yes |
| Uprate Or Derate Completed | May 2025 |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
| 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 ST1 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 236 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 173 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 173 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
| 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 |
South Point Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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