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GAS POWER PLANTSCarlsbad
Carlsbad is a 16.3 MW retired gas power plant in Eddy County, New Mexico, operated by Southwestern Public Service Co.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingDec 1977 (completed)
- ClosedDec 2017 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 16 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Southwestern Public Service Co
- Location
- Eddy County, New Mexico
- Balancing authority
- SWPP
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Retired: 16.3 MW
- First unit online
- Dec 1977
- EIA plant ID
- 2453
Location
32.4180, -104.2156
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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