Lightning Dock Geothermal
18 Greenhouse Drive, Animas, NM 88020Plant Summary Information
Lightning Dock Geothermal is ranked #1 out of 1 geothermal power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lightning Dock Geothermal is comprised of 5 generators and generated 10.2 GWh during the 3-month period between January 2025 to April 2025.
| Plant Name | Lightning Dock Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Lightning Dock Geothermal HI-01, LLC |
| Location | Hidalgo County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2013 |
| Last Update | Apr 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 27.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 102.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,782 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #60 out of 62 Geothermal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #70 out of 138 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 1 New Mexico Geothermal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Geothermal |
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Lightning Dock Geothermal Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lightning Dock Geothermal (58629) |
| Plant Address | 18 Greenhouse Drive, Animas, NM 88020 |
| Utility | Lightning Dock Geothermal HI-01, LLC (58581) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.14472, -108.83833 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2013 to Apr 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 27.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Geothermal |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 08-363-000 |
| 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 | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Columbus Electric Coop, Inc (4071) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 24.90 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator PB01 Details Operating December 2013
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator PB02 Details Operating December 2013
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator PB03 Details Operating December 2013
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator PB04 Details Operating December 2013
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN-5 Details Operating December 2018
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 15.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 11 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Lightning Dock Geothermal Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #61 | Whitegrass No. 1 | Yerington, NV | 17.7 GWh |
| #62 | North Brawley Geothermal Plant | Brawley, CA | 16.9 GWh |
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