Hobbs Generating Station
98 N. Twombly Lane, Hobbs, NM 88240Plant Summary Information
Hobbs Generating Station is ranked #2 out of 140 power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hobbs Generating Station is comprised of 4 generators and generated 857.3 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Hobbs Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Lea Power Partners LLC |
| Location | Lea County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2008 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.0 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 22.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #385 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #229 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2 out of 140 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 19 New Mexico Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
CAMS NM LLC (2013 to 2014) Lea Power Partners LLC (2015 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Hobbs Generating Station
Hobbs Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hobbs Generating Station (56458) |
| Plant Address | 98 N. Twombly Lane, Hobbs, NM 88240 |
| Utility | Lea Power Partners LLC (54874) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.72833, -103.30944 |
| Generation Dates on File | Sep 2008 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 3.0 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 07-751-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Ogallala Aquifer |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southwestern Public Service Co (17718) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV / 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Name |
TRANSWESTERN PIPELINE COMPANY NORTHERN NATURAL GAS EL PASO NATURAL GAS COMPANY LLC |
| Pipeline Notes | MARKWEST NEW MEXICO L P |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CHW-T Details Operating September 2008
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2008 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy 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 |
Generator GT1 Details Operating September 2008
| 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 | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 196.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 160.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 179.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 110 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2008 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 |
Generator GT2 Details Operating September 2008
| 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 | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 196.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 159.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 178.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 110 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2008 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 |
Generator ST3 Details Operating September 2008
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 280.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 253.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 275.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 54 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2008 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 |
Hobbs Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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