Quay County
501West Campbell Avenue, Tucumcari, NM 88401Plant Summary Information
Quay County is ranked #2 out of 3 distillate fuel oil power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Quay County is comprised of 1 generator and generated 9.3 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Quay County |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southwestern Public Service Co |
| Location | Quay County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2013 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 42.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,854 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #984 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #152 out of 152 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 3 New Mexico Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Quay County
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Quay County
Quay County Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Quay County (58125) |
| Plant Address | 501West Campbell Avenue, Tucumcari, NM 88401 |
| Utility | Southwestern Public Service Co (17718) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.18278, -103.73111 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2013 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 42.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southwestern Public Service Co (17718) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 2013
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPS.QUAYCNTY |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPS.QUAYCNTY |
| Nameplate Capacity | 27 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 17 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 23 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2013 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2034 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 |
Quay County Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #982 | McLeansboro | McLeansboro, IL | 42.0 MWh |
| #983 | Anadarko | Woodsfield, OH | 42.0 MWh |
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| #986 | Detroit Lakes | Detroit Lakes, MN | 41.0 MWh |
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| #992 | Carleton College | Northfield, MN | 8.0 GWh |
| #993 | Coggon | Coggon, IA | 38.0 MWh |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Quay County.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aragonne Wind LLC | Santa Rosa, NM | 714.1 GWh | 76.8 mi |
| Bethel Wind Farm LLC | Dimmitt, TX | 1.1 TWh | 82.7 mi |
| Broadview Energy JN, LLC | Texico, NM | 684.2 GWh | 47 mi |
| Broadview Energy KW, LLC | Texico, NM | 545.1 GWh | 44.9 mi |
| Broadview Energy Prime | Grady, NM | 12.9 GWh | 37.9 mi |
| Broadview Energy Prime 2 | Grady, NM | 9.8 GWh | 39.6 mi |
| Canadian Breaks, LLC | Vega, TX | 792.9 GWh | 79.9 mi |
| Caprock Solar 1 LLC | San Jon, NM | 57.5 GWh | 24.3 mi |
| Caprock Wind Farm | San Jon, NM | 378.7 GWh | 25.5 mi |
| Casa Mesa Wind Energy Center Hybrid | House, NM | 179.6 GWh | 42.1 mi |
| Golden Spread Panhandle Wnd Rch | Wilderado, TX | 196.8 GWh | 86 mi |
| Grady Wind Energy Center, LLC | Clovis, NM | 861.4 GWh | 47.6 mi |
| Mariah del Norte | Friona, TX | 840.8 GWh | 74.4 mi |
| New Mexico Wind Energy Center | House, NM | 523.4 GWh | 41.8 mi |
| San Juan Mesa Wind Project LLC | Elida, NM | 223.9 GWh | 84 mi |
| SoCore Clovis 1 | Clovis, NM | 4.6 GWh | 59.1 mi |
| Spinning Spur Wind II | Adrian, TX | 381.2 GWh | 59.5 mi |
| Spinning Spur Wind III | Adrian, TX | 718.6 GWh | 57.5 mi |
| Spinning Spur Wind LLC | Vegas, TX | 347.0 GWh | 86.3 mi |
| Wildorado Wind LLC | Vega, TX | 672.5 GWh | 80.9 mi |