Cunningham

13m W. of Hobbs on hwy 62-180, Hobbs, NM 88240

Plant Summary Information

Cunningham is ranked #4 out of 140 power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Cunningham is comprised of 3 generators and generated 467.5 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.

Plant Name	Cunningham
Utility Name	Southwestern Public Service Co
Location	Lea County, NM
Initial Operation Date	January 1957
Last Update	Sep 2025
Annual Generation	1.8 TWh
Annual Consumption	21.4 M MMBtu
Ranked #537 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #334 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #4 out of 140 New Mexico Power Plants
Ranked #2 out of 19 New Mexico Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Cunningham (2454)
Plant Address	13m W. of Hobbs on hwy 62-180, Hobbs, NM 88240
Utility	Southwestern Public Service Co (17718)
Latitude, Longitude	32.7131, -103.3533
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Sep 2025
Initial Operation Date	January 1957
Annual Generation	1.8 TWh
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	MRO
Balancing Authority	Southwest Power Pool (SWPP)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Wells
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Southwestern Public Service Co (17718) NM
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV / 115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	MARKWEST NEW MEXICO L P EL PASO NATURAL GAS COMPANY
Natural Gas Storage	No
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	SPS.CUNNGHAM2
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	SPS.CUNNGHAM2
Nameplate Capacity	190.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	183 MW
Winter Capacity	183 MW
Minimum Load	59 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1965
Planned Retirement	December 2027
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	OVER
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	SPS.CUNNGHAM3
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	SPS.CUNNGHAM3
Nameplate Capacity	126.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	106 MW
Winter Capacity	98 MW
Minimum Load	87 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 1998
Planned Retirement	December 2040
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

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	SPS.CUNNGHAM4
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	SPS.CUNNGHAM4
Nameplate Capacity	126.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	101 MW
Winter Capacity	95 MW
Minimum Load	87 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 1998
Planned Retirement	December 2040
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

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

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