Where is Western 102 Power Plant?

In Storey County, Nevada (NV). 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 Western 102 Power Plant?

119 MW of nameplate capacity across 15 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Western 102 Power Plant?

EIA-860M names Nevada Gold Mines 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 Western 102 Power Plant LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Nevada Gold Mines 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 "Western 102 Power Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Western 102 Power Plant still running?

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

Western 102 Power Plant

Western 102 Power Plant is a 119 MW natural gas power plant in Storey County, Nevada, operated by Nevada Gold Mines. EIA-860M lists 15 generating units here. Its units entered service between 2005 and 2007.

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: 118.6 MW; 121.5 MW net summer
Generating units: 15
In service: 2005–2007
EIA plant ID: 56500

Where it is

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County: Storey County, Nevada
Coordinates: 39.5603, -119.5108
Balancing authority: NEVP
Sector: Industrial Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Nevada Gold Mines
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Solar Photovoltaic
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 118 MW, Solar 1 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Western 102 Power Plant: FAQ

Where is Western 102 Power Plant?: In Storey County, Nevada (NV). 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 Western 102 Power Plant?: 119 MW of nameplate capacity across 15 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Western 102 Power Plant?: EIA-860M names Nevada Gold Mines 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 Western 102 Power Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Nevada Gold Mines 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 "Western 102 Power Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Western 102 Power Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.