Afton Generating Station

10100 West Afton Road, La Mesa, NM 88044

Plant Summary Information

Afton Generating Station is ranked #26 out of 152 power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Afton Generating Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 18.5 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.

Plant Name	Afton Generating Station
Utility Name	Public Service Co of NM
Location	Doña Ana County, NM
Initial Operation Date	November 2002
Last Update	May 2026
Annual Generation	483.6 GWh
Annual Consumption	4.5 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,399 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #564 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #26 out of 152 New Mexico Power Plants
Ranked #6 out of 19 New Mexico Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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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 May 2026
Initial Operation Date	November 2002
Annual Generation	483.6 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

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

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

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

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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