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GAS POWER PLANTSRio Grande
Rio Grande is a 348 MW operating gas power plant in Dona Ana County, New Mexico, operated by El Paso Electric Co.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 167 MW | |
| 9 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 132 MW | |
| 7 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 50 MW | |
| 6 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 50 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- El Paso Electric Co
- Location
- Dona Ana County, New Mexico
- Balancing authority
- EPE
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 348 MW
Retired: 50.0 MW - First unit online
- Jun 1957
- EIA plant ID
- 2444
Location
31.8047, -106.5472
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem