Rio Grande
3501 Donaphan Street, SunLand Park, NM 88063Plant Summary Information
Rio Grande is ranked #13 out of 138 power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rio Grande is comprised of 4 generators and generated 23.9 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Rio Grande |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | El Paso Electric Co |
| Location | Doña Ana County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1957 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 803.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 9.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #890 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #481 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #13 out of 138 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 19 New Mexico Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Rio Grande
Rio Grande Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Rio Grande (2444) |
| Plant Address | 3501 Donaphan Street, SunLand Park, NM 88063 |
| Utility | El Paso Electric Co (5701) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.8047, -106.5472 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1957 |
| Annual Generation | 803.2 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 | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | El Paso Electric Co (5701) NM |
| 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 6 Details Operating June 1957
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 45 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 47 MW |
| Minimum Load | 18 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1957 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | December 2026 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating June 1958
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 46 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48 MW |
| Minimum Load | 18 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1958 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 8 Details Operating July 1972
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 166.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 139 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 147 MW |
| Minimum Load | 44 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1972 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | December 2033 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 9 Details Operating May 2013
| 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 | 83 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 93 MW |
| Minimum Load | 17.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Rio Grande Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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