Chino Mines
210 Cortez Ave., Hurley, NM 88043Plant Summary Information
Chino Mines is ranked #38 out of 158 power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chino Mines is comprised of 2 generators and generated 38.5 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Chino Mines |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | FreePort-McMoRan-Corp-Chino Mines |
| Location | Grant County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1959 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 261.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,250 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #692 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #38 out of 158 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 out of 19 New Mexico Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Phelps Dodge Corp-Chino Mines (2013 to 2013) FreePort-McMoRan-Corp-Chino Mines (2014 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Chino Mines
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Chino Mines Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Chino Mines (54667) |
| Plant Address | 210 Cortez Ave., Hurley, NM 88043 |
| Utility | FreePort-McMoRan-Corp-Chino Mines (3670) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.6956, -108.1225 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1959 |
| Annual Generation | 261.5 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) |
| NAICS Code | Metal Ore Mining (2122) |
| Sector | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of NM (15473) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | EL PASO NATURAL GAS COMPANY LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 7 Details Standby October 1959
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CTG9 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 15.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 15.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1959 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 9 Details Standby July 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CTG9 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 37.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 35 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Chino Mines Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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