Valencia Energy Facility

55 Christine Dr, Belen, NM 87002

Plant Summary Information

Valencia Energy Facility is ranked #45 out of 152 power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Valencia Energy Facility is comprised of 1 generator and generated 35.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Valencia Energy Facility
Utility Name	Valencia Power LLC
Location	Valencia County, NM
Initial Operation Date	May 2008
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	147.1 GWh
Annual Consumption	1.8 M MMBtu
Ranked #3,007 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #819 out of 2,208 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #45 out of 152 New Mexico Power Plants
Ranked #12 out of 19 New Mexico Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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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 2025
Initial Operation Date	May 2008
Annual Generation	147.1 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

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

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

Owner Name	Address	Ownership
Black Hills Power, Inc.	7001 Mt. Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD 57702	100.00%

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Facebook 1 Solar Energy Center	Los Lunas, NM	23.0 GWh	15.3 mi
Facebook 3 Solar Energy Center	Albuquerque, NM	27.7 GWh	32.9 mi
La Luz Energy Center	Belen, NM	14.9 GWh	4.7 mi
Los Lunas Solar Energy Center	Los Lunas, NM	15.3 GWh	15.5 mi
Manzano Solar	Los Lunas, NM	18.2 GWh	10.3 mi
Meadow Lake Solar Energy Center	Los Lunas, NM	23.0 GWh	18.3 mi
Netflix ABQ System A	Albuquerque, NM	87.0 MWh	27.6 mi
Netflix ABQ System B	Albuquerque, NM	116.0 MWh	27.6 mi
Prosperity Energy Storage Facility Hybri	Albuquerque, NM	285.0 MWh	27.5 mi
Rio Bravo	Albuquerque, NM	287.6 GWh	29.1 mi
Rio Communities Solar Energy Center	Rio Communities, NM	23.4 GWh	3.4 mi
Rio De Oro Solar Energy Center	Belen, NM	28.3 GWh	6.1 mi
Santolina Solar Energy Center	Albuquerque, NM	26.8 GWh	29.7 mi
Sky Ranch Solar	Belen, NM	505.5 GWh	12 mi
SLO-1 Community Solar	Los Lunas, NM	705.0 MWh	12.8 mi
South Valley Solar Energy Center	Albuquerque, NM	26.5 GWh	25.9 mi
Southside Water Reclamation Plant	Albuquerque, NM	21.7 GWh	28.2 mi
Vista Solar Energy Center	Los Lunas, NM	27.7 GWh	10 mi