Central Utilities Plant LAX 2
Central Utilities Plant LAX 2 is a 9 MW natural gas power plant in Los Angeles County, California, operated by LAX Airport. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service in 2015.
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
- 9.2 MW
- 8.4 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 2
- In service
- 2015
- EIA plant ID
- 58258
Where it is
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- County
- Los Angeles County, California
- Coordinates
- 33.9439, -118.4042
- Balancing authority
- LDWP
- Sector
- Commercial CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- LAX Airport
- Primary energy source
- Natural gas
- Technologies
- Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
- Status
- Operating
Central Utilities Plant LAX 2: FAQ
- Where is Central Utilities Plant LAX 2?
- In Los Angeles County, California (CA). 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 Central Utilities Plant LAX 2?
- 9 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Central Utilities Plant LAX 2?
- EIA-860M names LAX Airport 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 Central Utilities Plant LAX 2 LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — LAX Airport 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 "Central Utilities Plant LAX 2 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Central Utilities Plant LAX 2 still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.