Afton Generating Station
10100 West Afton Road, La Mesa, NM 88044Plant Summary Information
Afton Generating Station is ranked #30 out of 140 power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Afton Generating Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 205.1 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Afton Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Public Service Co of NM |
| Location | Doña Ana County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2002 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 349.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,772 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #623 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #30 out of 140 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 19 New Mexico Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Afton Generating Station
Afton Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Afton Generating Station (55210) |
| Plant Address | 10100 West Afton Road, La Mesa, NM 88044 |
| Utility | Public Service Co of NM (15473) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.11419, -106.84648 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2003 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 349.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | El Paso Electric Co (5701) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | EL PASO NATURAL GAS COMPANY LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 0001 Details Operating November 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 177 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 144 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 156 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2002 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 0002 Details Operating October 2007
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 110 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 94.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 103.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2007 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Afton Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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