Phelps Dodge Refining
850 HAWKINS, El Paso, TX 79915Plant Summary Information
Phelps Dodge Refining is ranked #148 out of 313 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Phelps Dodge Refining is comprised of 5 generators and generated 13.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Phelps Dodge Refining |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Phelps Dodge Refining Corp |
| Location | El Paso County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1986 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 59.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,997 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,041 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #549 out of 852 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #148 out of 313 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Phelps Dodge Refining
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Phelps Dodge Refining Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Phelps Dodge Refining (54628) |
| Plant Address | 850 HAWKINS, El Paso, TX 79915 |
| Utility | Phelps Dodge Refining Corp (14925) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.76446, -106.39131 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 59.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 86-652-000; '93-57-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | El Paso Electric Company (EPE) |
| NAICS Code | Metal Ore Mining (2122) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | El Paso Electric Co (5701) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | TEXAS GAS SERVICE |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 2607 Details Out of Service October 1986
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | October 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 |
Generator 2608 Details Out of Service October 1986
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | October 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 |
Generator 3001 Details Operating June 1992
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3002 Details Operating June 1992
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3003 Details Operating June 1992
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Phelps Dodge Refining Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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