Southside Water Reclamation Plant

4210 2nd st SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105

Plant Summary Information

Southside Water Reclamation Plant is ranked #20 out of 75 other biomass gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Southside Water Reclamation Plant is comprised of 4 generators and generated 3.4 GWh during the 3-month period between April 2025 to July 2025.

Plant Name	Southside Water Reclamation Plant
Utility Name	Albuquerque City of
Location	Bernalillo County, NM
Initial Operation Date	February 1987
Last Update	Jul 2025
Annual Generation	16.7 GWh
Annual Consumption	174.3 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,466 out of 12,530 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #20 out of 75 Other Biomass Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #95 out of 138 New Mexico Power Plants
Ranked #1 out of 1 New Mexico Other Biomass Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Other Biomass Gas : 79.5% Natural Gas : 20.5%

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Southside Water Reclamation Plant Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Southside Water Reclamation Plant (10339)
Plant Address	4210 2nd st SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105
Utility	Albuquerque City of (194)
Latitude, Longitude	35.01611, -106.66972
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Jul 2025
Initial Operation Date	February 1987
Annual Generation	16.7 GWh
Fuel Types	Other Biomass Gas : 79.5% Natural Gas : 20.5%

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	Yes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number	88-127-000
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP CHP (3)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Public Service Co of NM (15473) NM
Grid Voltage	15.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator GEN3 Details Operating February 1987

Technology	Other Waste Biomass
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.1 MW
Winter Capacity	1.1 MW
Minimum Load	0.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1987

Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	IPP CHP (3)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Other Biomass Gas / Natural Gas
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	No

Generator GEN4 Details Operating February 1987

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.1 MW
Winter Capacity	1.1 MW
Minimum Load	0.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1987

Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	IPP CHP (3)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Other Biomass Gas
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	No

Generator GEN1 Details Operating November 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.1 MW
Winter Capacity	2.2 MW
Minimum Load	1.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 2002

Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	IPP CHP (3)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Other Biomass Gas
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	No

Generator GEN2 Details Operating November 2002

Technology	Other Waste Biomass
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.1 MW
Winter Capacity	2.2 MW
Minimum Load	1.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 2002

Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	IPP CHP (3)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Other Biomass Gas / Natural Gas
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	No

Southside Water Reclamation Plant Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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