🛢 Oil Power Plants in Arizona
Arizona operates 2 oil power plants totaling 26 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 90 MWh.
Oil-fired plants typically run only during peak demand or grid emergencies because oil is expensive compared to gas and coal. They have the highest CO₂ emissions per MWh of any common generation technology.
Plants2operating
Capacity26 MWnameplate
Generation90 MWhannual
Where oil plants sit in Arizona
All Arizona oil plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas | Douglas | Cochise County | 26 MW | Arizona Public Service Co |
| Irc Generator Facility | Fredonia | Coconino County | — | Garkane Energy Coop, Inc |