Where is Apache Station?

In Cochise County, Arizona (AZ). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Apache Station?

782 MW of nameplate capacity across 9 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Apache Station?

EIA-860M names Arizona Electric Pwr Coop Inc as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Apache Station LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Arizona Electric Pwr Coop Inc here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Apache Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Apache Station still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Apache Station

Apache Station is a 782 MW natural gas power plant in Cochise County, Arizona, operated by Arizona Electric Pwr Coop Inc. EIA-860M lists 9 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1963 and 2025.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 781.7 MW; 624.3 MW net summer
Generating units: 9
In service: 1963–2025
EIA plant ID: 160

Where it is

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County: Cochise County, Arizona
Coordinates: 32.0603, -109.8931
Balancing authority: WALC
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Arizona Electric Pwr Coop Inc
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Conventional Steam Coal, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Status: Standby/Backup (5) · Operating (4)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 578 MW, Coal 204 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Apache Station: FAQ

Where is Apache Station?: In Cochise County, Arizona (AZ). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Apache Station?: 782 MW of nameplate capacity across 9 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Apache Station?: EIA-860M names Arizona Electric Pwr Coop Inc as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Apache Station LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Arizona Electric Pwr Coop Inc here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Apache Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Apache Station still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.