West Valley Generation Project

5935 West 4700 South, West Valley City, UT 84118

Plant Summary Information

West Valley Generation Project is ranked #10 out of 124 power plants in Utah in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

West Valley Generation Project is comprised of 5 generators and generated 63.7 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.

Plant Name	West Valley Generation Project
Utility Name	Utah Municipal Power Agency
Location	Salt Lake County, UT
Initial Operation Date	October 2001
Last Update	Feb 2026
Annual Generation	374.8 GWh
Annual Consumption	4.0 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,685 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #610 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #10 out of 124 Utah Power Plants
Ranked #5 out of 24 Utah Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas
Previous Operators	CER Generation LLC (2013 to 2013) West Valley Power, LLC (2014 to 2015) Utah Municipal Power Agency (2016 to 2024)

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West Valley Generation Project Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	West Valley Generation Project (55622)
Plant Address	5935 West 4700 South, West Valley City, UT 84118
Utility	Utah Municipal Power Agency (24431)
Latitude, Longitude	40.6667, -112.0317
Generation Dates on File	Jul 2002 to Feb 2026
Initial Operation Date	October 2001
Annual Generation	374.8 GWh
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	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	PacifiCorp - East (PACE)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Municipality
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	PacifiCorp (14354) UT
Grid Voltage	138.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	KERN RIVER GAS TRANSMISSION CO
Natural Gas Storage	No
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator U3 Details Operating October 2001

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	43.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	37 MW
Winter Capacity	41 MW
Minimum Load	20 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	October 2001
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	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator U4 Details Operating October 2001

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	43.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	37 MW
Winter Capacity	41 MW
Minimum Load	20 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	October 2001
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	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator U1 Details Operating May 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	43.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	37 MW
Winter Capacity	41 MW
Minimum Load	20 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	May 2002
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	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator U2 Details Operating May 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	43.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	37 MW
Winter Capacity	41 MW
Minimum Load	20 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	May 2002
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	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator U5 Details Operating July 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	43.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	37 MW
Winter Capacity	41 MW
Minimum Load	20 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	July 2002
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	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

West Valley Generation Project Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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#614	Bellingham Cogeneration Facility	Bellingham, MA	367.8 GWh
#615	Valley (WI)	Milwaukee, WI	365.4 GWh
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#617	Hal C Weaver Power Plant	Austin, TX	361.2 GWh
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#620	Turtle Creek	Springfield, NE	387.2 GWh

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