Nichols
7201 N. Lakeside Drive, Amarillo, TX 79108Plant Summary Information
Nichols is ranked #63 out of 312 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Nichols is comprised of 3 generators and generated 363.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Nichols |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southwestern Public Service Co |
| Location | Potter County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1960 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 1.7 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 19.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #560 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #352 out of 2,220 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #81 out of 796 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #63 out of 312 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Nichols
Nichols Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Nichols (3484) |
| Plant Address | 7201 N. Lakeside Drive, Amarillo, TX 79108 |
| Utility | Southwestern Public Service Co (17718) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.28336, -101.74642 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1960 |
| Annual Generation | 1.7 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 | 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 | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southwestern Public Service Co (17718) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV / 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
EL PASO NATURAL GAS CO LLC ONEOK WES TEX TRANSMISSION LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1960
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPS.NICHOLS1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPS.NICHOLS1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 113.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 107 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 107 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1960 |
| 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 | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1962
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPS.NICHOLS2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPS.NICHOLS2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 113.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 106 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 106 MW |
| Minimum Load | 18 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1962 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | December 2027 |
| 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 | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating January 1968
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPS.NICHOLS3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPS.NICHOLS3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 247.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 244 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 244 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1968 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | December 2030 |
| 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 | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Nichols Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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