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GAS POWER PLANTSCentral Utilities Plant LAX
Central Utilities Plant LAX is a 8.0 MW retired gas power plant in Los Angeles County, California, operated by LAX Airport.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingFeb 1985 (completed)
- ClosedOct 2013 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 4.0 MW | Retired |
| GEN2 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 4.0 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- LAX Airport
- Location
- Los Angeles County, California
- Balancing authority
- LDWP
- Sector
- Commercial CHP
- Capacity
- Retired: 8.0 MW
- First unit online
- Feb 1985
- EIA plant ID
- 10048
Location
33.9440, -118.4043
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem