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GAS POWER PLANTSNichols
Nichols is a 475 MW operating gas power plant in Potter County, Texas, operated by Southwestern Public Service Co.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 248 MW | |
| 1 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 114 MW | |
| 2 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 114 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Southwestern Public Service Co
- Location
- Potter County, Texas
- Balancing authority
- SWPP
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 475 MW
- First unit online
- Jan 1960
- EIA plant ID
- 3484
Location
35.2834, -101.7464
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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