Black Mountain Generating Station— 121 MW Natural Gas
Black Mountain Generating Station is a 121 MW gas-fired power plant located in Arizona, United States, operated by UNS Electric Inc since its commissioning in 2008. The facility generates electricity from natural gas, contributing to the local energy supply. This plant ranks as the 878th largest gas plant in the United States. With a capacity of 121 MW, it represents 0.02% of the total gas capacity of 592,244 MW in the country. The United States has 1,883 gas plants with a combined capacity of 592,244 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, Black Mountain Generating Station is approximately 0.03 times its size. Natural gas is an essential energy source in Arizona, accounting for about 40% of the state's electricity generation. The plant's location in the northwestern part of the state allows it to efficiently tap into regional gas supplies. It is situated about 100 miles from Las Vegas, Nevada.
18 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,921. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,221 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,103 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
18 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
UNS Electric Inc operates 5 plants totalling 240 MW
15 plants within 100 km, 1,969 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy Profile
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