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Newman

Newman is a 1,110 MW operating gas power plant in El Paso County, Texas, operated by El Paso Electric Co.

Plant statusOperating
  1. Planning (completed)
  2. Consented (completed)
  3. Construction (completed)
  4. OperatingMay 1960 (current stage)
  5. Closed (not yet reached)

Planned retirement: Dec 2027.

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Generators

Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.

UnitTechnologyCapacityStatusOnlineRetired / planned retirement
6Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine228 MW OperatingDec 2023
5CA1Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle134 MW OperatingFeb 2011
3Natural Gas Steam Turbine122 MW OperatingMar 1966Planned Dec 2031
4Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle120 MW OperatingAug 1975Planned Dec 2031
5CT1Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle87 MW OperatingJun 2009
5CT2Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle87 MW OperatingJun 2009
CT1Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle85 MW OperatingAug 1975Planned Dec 2031
CT2Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle85 MW OperatingAug 1975Planned Dec 2031
1Natural Gas Steam Turbine82 MW OperatingMay 1960Planned Dec 2027
2Natural Gas Steam Turbine82 MW OperatingJun 1963Planned Dec 2028

Plant details

Operator
El Paso Electric Co
Location
El Paso County, Texas
Balancing authority
EPE
Sector
Electric Utility
Capacity
Operating: 1,110 MW
First unit online
May 1960
EIA plant ID
3456

Location

31.9836, -106.4318

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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