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GAS POWER PLANTSAfton Generating Station
Afton Generating Station is a 287 MW operating gas power plant in Dona Ana County, New Mexico, operated by Public Service Co of NM.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0001 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 177 MW | |
| 0002 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 110 MW | |
| 0003 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 177 MW | Cancelled or postponed |
Plant details
- Operator
- Public Service Co of NM
- Location
- Dona Ana County, New Mexico
- Balancing authority
- PNM
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 287 MW
Cancelled: 177 MW - First unit online
- Nov 2002
- EIA plant ID
- 55210
Location
32.1142, -106.8465
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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