Maricopa, Arizona · Plant code 55481

Mesquite Generating Station Block 2

Mesquite Generating Station Block 2 is a natural gas plant in Maricopa, Arizona. This page is assembled from imported EIA-860, EIA-923, and EPA eGRID records.

Primary fuel Natural Gas

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Total capacity 691 MW

Plant nameplate capacity.

Annual generation 3,418,526 MWh

Annual output from imported EIA and EPA records.

Capacity factor 63%

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Operations

Operations details

Sector IPP Non-CHP

Utility, IPP, industrial, or commercial style ownership.

Status Operating

Current operating status in the imported records.

Online year 2,003

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Location Arlington, Arizona

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Emissions

Emissions details

CO2 3,313,552 tons

Annual plant-level total.

SO2 17 tons

Annual sulfur dioxide.

NOx 240 tons

Annual nitrogen oxides.

CO2 rate 870 lbs/MWh

Emission intensity, when available.

Fuel mix

Generation by fuel at the site.

Natural Gas 3,418,526 MWh · 100% of generation

Ownership

Who owns the plant.

Owner Mesquite Power LLC

100%

Generators

Generator-level detail

Generator Technology Fuel Capacity Status Online
GT3 Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle Natural Gas 185 MW Operating 2,003
GT4 Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle Natural Gas 185 MW Operating 2,003
ST2 Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle Natural Gas 321 MW Operating 2,003

Generation trend

Monthly output pattern

31,503 MWh
Jan
0 MWh
Feb
143,530 MWh
Mar
262,435 MWh
Apr
311,892 MWh
May
377,541 MWh
Jun
407,400 MWh
Jul
423,335 MWh
Aug
398,722 MWh
Sep
408,200 MWh
Oct
275,521 MWh
Nov
378,447 MWh
Dec

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