Query
Mesquite Generating Station Block 2
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Mesquite Generating Station Block 2
Generated
2026-10-17T10:19:31.336Z

Briefing on Mesquite Generating Station Block 2

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 17, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
692 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
2003
Operating since
3
Generators
65.1%
Capacity factor
3951 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Mesquite Generating Station Block 2 is a 692 MW Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle asset in Arizona, currently Operating.

Mesquite Generating Station Block 2 is reported in Arizona since 2003 under Onward Energy Holdings. Available operating and financial measures include 65.1% capacity factor and 3951 GWh annual generation; $965/kW reported CapEx.

Location
Maricopa, Arizona
Technology
Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Owner / parent
Onward Energy Holdings
Operator
Mesquite Power LLC
Grid
Salt River Project
Plant ID
55481

What stands out

1

Mesquite Generating Station Block 2 is a 692 MW Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle asset in Arizona with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 65.1% capacity factor and 3951 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $965/kW CapEx.

Market and operating context

Balancing authority
Salt River Project
NERC region
WECC
State rank
#15 of 35
National rank
#336 of 2,025

Why it matters

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