Valencia Energy Facility
55 Christine Dr, Belen, NM 87002Plant Summary Information
Valencia Energy Facility is ranked #15 out of 19 natural gas power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Valencia Energy Facility is comprised of 1 generator and generated 15.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Valencia Energy Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Valencia Power LLC |
| Location | Valencia County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2008 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 76.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,670 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #968 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #54 out of 140 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #15 out of 19 New Mexico Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Valencia Energy Facility
Valencia Energy Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Valencia Energy Facility (55802) |
| Plant Address | 55 Christine Dr, Belen, NM 87002 |
| Utility | Valencia Power LLC (55972) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.61155, -106.73223 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2008 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 76.8 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Rio Grande Utility Corp |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of NM (15473) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | TRANSWESTERN PIPELINE COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating May 2008
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 159.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 144.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 150.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2008 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 |
Valencia Energy Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Power, Inc. | 7001 Mt. Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD 57702 | 100.00% |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Valencia Energy Facility.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 4.1 GWh | 39.2 mi |
| Facebook 1 Solar Energy Center | Los Lunas, NM | 25.6 GWh | 15.3 mi |
| Facebook 2 Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 28.1 GWh | 33.2 mi |
| Facebook 3 Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 27.9 GWh | 32.9 mi |
| Ford Utilities Center | Albuquerque, NM | 78.4 GWh | 33.2 mi |
| La Luz Energy Center | Belen, NM | 7.5 GWh | 4.7 mi |
| Los Lunas Solar Energy Center | Los Lunas, NM | 13.4 GWh | 15.5 mi |
| Manzano Solar | Los Lunas, NM | 18.3 GWh | 10.3 mi |
| Meadow Lake Solar Energy Center | Los Lunas, NM | 23.7 GWh | 18.3 mi |
| Prosperity Energy Storage Facility Hybri | Albuquerque, NM | 486.3 MWh | 27.5 mi |
| RC Energy AA LLC Solar Facility | Albuquerque, NM | 2.0 GWh | 38.8 mi |
| Rio Bravo | Albuquerque, NM | 418.8 GWh | 29.1 mi |
| Rio Communities Solar Energy Center | Rio Communities, NM | 26.8 GWh | 3.4 mi |
| Rio De Oro Solar Energy Center | Belen, NM | 23.0 GWh | 6.1 mi |
| Rio Rancho Solar Energy Center | Rio Rancho, NM | 23.8 GWh | 36.9 mi |
| Santolina Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 27.4 GWh | 29.7 mi |
| Sky Ranch Solar | Belen, NM | 502.5 GWh | 12 mi |
| South Valley Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 25.0 GWh | 25.9 mi |
| Southside Water Reclamation Plant | Albuquerque, NM | 17.0 GWh | 28.2 mi |
| Vista Solar Energy Center | Los Lunas, NM | 28.2 GWh | 10 mi |