LCEC Generation LLVC
2023 Power Plant Lane, Lovington, NM 88260Plant Summary Information
LCEC Generation LLVC is ranked #14 out of 19 natural gas power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
LCEC Generation LLVC is comprised of 5 generators and generated 20.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | LCEC Generation LLVC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Western Farmers Elec Coop, Inc |
| Location | Lea County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 85.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 874.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,678 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #955 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #59 out of 152 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #14 out of 19 New Mexico Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
LCEC Generation LLC (2013 to 2013) Western Farmers Elec Coop, Inc (2014 to 2025) |
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LCEC Generation LLVC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | LCEC Generation LLVC (57872) |
| Plant Address | 2023 Power Plant Lane, Lovington, NM 88260 |
| Utility | Western Farmers Elec Coop, Inc (20447) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.97806, -103.32389 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2012 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 85.7 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Lea County Electric Coop, Inc (10817) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator UNIT1 Details Operating February 2012
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WFEC_LC_GAS_PLANT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WFEC_LC_GAS_PLANT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 8.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2012 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator UNIT2 Details Operating February 2012
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WFEC_LC_GAS_PLANT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WFEC_LC_GAS_PLANT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 8.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2012 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator UNIT3 Details Operating February 2012
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WFEC_LC_GAS_PLANT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WFEC_LC_GAS_PLANT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 8.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2012 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator UNIT4 Details Operating February 2012
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WFEC_LC_GAS_PLANT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WFEC_LC_GAS_PLANT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 8.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2012 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator UNIT5 Details Operating February 2012
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WFEC_LC_GAS_PLANT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WFEC_LC_GAS_PLANT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 8.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2012 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
LCEC Generation LLVC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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