- 1100 MW combined cycle natural gas fired plant
- Provides high efficiency, flexible dispatch capability to supplement growing renewable generation portfolios in Nevada and California
- Uses a hybrid dry cooling system, resulting in a 60% reduction in water use
- Provide approximately 600 jobs during a 5 year construction period
- Increases the tax base of Lincoln County and surrounding communities
The Toquop Energy Project is a proposed 1,100 MW (nominal net output) natural gas fueled combined cycle generating station in southwest Nevada in Lincoln County. The project is located just north of the Las Vegas load area, one of the fastest growing areas in the U.S. The site is uniquely located in an existing transmission corridor that includes the Red Butte - Harry Allen 345kV line and the Navajo - McCullough 500kV line. The Kern River gas pipeline also crosses the project site.
The Toquop Energy Project is proposed to address the changing energy needs in Nevada and California by providing high efficient gas fired capacity that can supplement the growing renewable generation portfolios by providing flexible dispatch capability.
The project will build in Phases; Phase 1 will be a nominal 550-600 MW combined cycle plant that is scheduled to begin construction in 2012 and begin commercial operation in 2015. The project will utilize high efficiency combustion gas turbines in two, 2 x 1 configuration. The project is designed with state-of-the-art selective catalytic reduction technology to reduce emission of nitrogen oxides and an oxidation catalyst to control emissions of carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds. To minimize water consumption the project has selected a hybrid dry cooling system which will result in a greater than 60 percent reduction of water compared to a wet cooling system.
The proposed project would also provide for new employment opportunities and an expanded tax base in Lincoln County, the city of Mesquite, and the surrounding areas. About 98 percent of the land in Lincoln County is public land, which limits opportunities for industrial and commercial development. The proposed project would generate approximately 600 jobs during 5-year construction period.
Sithe Global is pursuing long-term power sales opportunities for the output of the project and is working to complete permitting. Permitting is expected to be completed in 2012.
Jim McGowan
Senior Vice President
Project Manager