Jones
5721 E FM 3020, Lubbock, TX 79408Plant Summary Information
Jones is ranked #55 out of 291 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Jones is comprised of 4 generators and generated 643.2 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
Plant Name | Jones |
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Utility Name | Southwestern Public Service Co |
Location | Lubbock County, TX |
Initial Operation Date | January 1971 |
Last Update | Feb 2024 |
Annual Generation | 2.0 TWh |
Annual Consumption | 21.9 M MMBtu |
Ranked #524 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #321 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #75 out of 726 Texas Power Plants | |
Ranked #55 out of 291 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.8% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Jones
Jones Details
Summary Information | |
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Plant Name | Jones (3482) |
Plant Address | 5721 E FM 3020 Lubbock, TX 79408 |
Utility | Southwestern Public Service Co (17718) |
Latitude, Longitude | 33.5239, -101.7392 |
Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2024 |
Initial Operation Date | January 1971 |
Annual Generation | 2.0 TWh |
Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.8% |
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
Regulatory Information | |
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Regulatory Status | Regulated |
NERC Region | MRO |
Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
Water Source | Municipality |
Ash Impoundment | No |
Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southwestern Public Service Co (17718) TX |
Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
Energy Storage | No |
Natural Gas Information | |
Pipeline Name |
MARKWEST NEW MEXICO L P ONEOK WES TEX TRANSMISSION LLC |
Natural Gas Storage | No |
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1971
Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
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Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPS.JONES1 |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPS.JONES1 |
Nameplate Capacity | 247.5 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 243 MW |
Winter Capacity | 243 MW |
Minimum Load | 56 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | January 1971 |
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Planned Retirement | December 2031 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
Startup Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Cofire Fuels | Yes |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
Multifuel Details | |
Cofire Energy Source | SUB / NG |
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Switch When Operating | Yes |
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 243 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 243 MW |
Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 160 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 160 MW |
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | UNK |
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Other Limits | Yes |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1974
Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
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Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPS.JONES2 |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPS.JONES2 |
Nameplate Capacity | 247.5 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 243 MW |
Winter Capacity | 243 MW |
Minimum Load | 56 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | January 1974 |
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Planned Retirement | December 2034 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
Startup Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Cofire Fuels | Yes |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
Multifuel Details | |
Cofire Energy Source | SUB / NG |
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Switch When Operating | Yes |
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 243 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 243 MW |
Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 190 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 190 MW |
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | UNK |
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Other Limits | Yes |
Generator 3 Details Operating June 2011
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
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Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPS.JONES3 |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPS.JONES3 |
Nameplate Capacity | 182.7 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 166 MW |
Winter Capacity | 183 MW |
Minimum Load | 114 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | June 2011 |
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Planned Retirement | December 2056 |
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 |
Generator 4 Details Operating May 2013
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
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Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPS.JONES4 |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPS.JONES4 |
Nameplate Capacity | 182.7 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 168 MW |
Winter Capacity | 183 MW |
Minimum Load | 116 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | May 2013 |
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Planned Retirement | December 2058 |
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 |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Jones Plant Owners
Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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