Montana Power Station
13511 B Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79938Plant Summary Information
Montana Power Station is ranked #82 out of 313 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Montana Power Station is comprised of 4 generators and generated 207.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Montana Power Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | El Paso Electric Co |
| Location | El Paso County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 911.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 9.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #801 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #458 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #134 out of 852 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #82 out of 313 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Montana Power Station
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Montana Power Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Montana Power Station (58562) |
| Plant Address | 13511 B Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79938 |
| Utility | El Paso Electric Co (5701) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.82389, -106.21194 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2015 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 911.7 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | El Paso Electric Company (EPE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | El Paso Electric Co (5701) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Name | Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below. |
| Pipeline Notes | Kinder Morgan (inter) |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GT-1 Details Operating March 2015
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 131.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 88 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 91 MW |
| Minimum Load | 18.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2015 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 88 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 93 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 88 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 93 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator GT-2 Details Operating March 2015
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 131.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 88 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 91 MW |
| Minimum Load | 18.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2015 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 88 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 93 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 88 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 93 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator GT-3 Details Operating May 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 131.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 88 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 91 MW |
| Minimum Load | 19.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2016 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 88 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 93 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 88 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 93 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator GT-4 Details Operating September 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 131.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 88 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 91 MW |
| Minimum Load | 19.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2016 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 88 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 93 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 88 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 93 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Montana Power Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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