The project will utilize simple-cycle, aero-derivative natural gas turbine technology. It does not rely on steam to produce power, and does not require water cooling, so it uses significantly less water than other types of generation. In fact, the new natural gas turbines at Mohave Energy Park will require about 1% of the water used in traditional steam plant operations or about 7% of the water used in water-cooled combined-cycle natural gas plant operation. What water is consumed will be used primarily for emission controls.
