Chino Mines

210 Cortez Ave., Hurley, NM 88043

Plant Summary Information

Chino Mines is ranked #37 out of 152 power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Chino Mines is comprised of 2 generators and generated 66.9 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2026 to June 2026.

Plant Name	Chino Mines
Utility Name	FreePort-McMoRan-Corp-Chino Mines
Location	Grant County, NM
Initial Operation Date	October 1959
Last Update	Jun 2026
Annual Generation	282.0 GWh
Annual Consumption	3.6 M MMBtu
Ranked #2,115 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #668 out of 2,208 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #37 out of 152 New Mexico Power Plants
Ranked #9 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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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 Jun 2026
Initial Operation Date	October 1959
Annual Generation	282.0 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

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

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

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

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

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