Cunningham
13m W. of Hobbs on hwy 62-180, Hobbs, NM 88240Plant Summary Information
Cunningham is ranked #5 out of 140 power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cunningham is comprised of 4 generators and generated 447.2 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Cunningham |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southwestern Public Service Co |
| Location | Lea County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1957 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.8 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 20.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #543 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #338 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5 out of 140 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 19 New Mexico Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cunningham
Cunningham Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cunningham (2454) |
| Plant Address | 13m W. of Hobbs on hwy 62-180, Hobbs, NM 88240 |
| Utility | Southwestern Public Service Co (17718) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.7131, -103.3533 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1957 |
| Annual Generation | 1.8 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southwestern Public Service Co (17718) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV / 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
MARKWEST NEW MEXICO L P EL PASO NATURAL GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1957
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPS.CUNNGHAM1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPS.CUNNGHAM1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 75 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 71 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 71 MW |
| Minimum Load | 31 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1957 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1965
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPS.CUNNGHAM2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPS.CUNNGHAM2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 190.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 183 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 183 MW |
| Minimum Load | 59 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1965 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2025 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating May 1998
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPS.CUNNGHAM3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPS.CUNNGHAM3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 126.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 106 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 98 MW |
| Minimum Load | 87 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1998 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2040 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating May 1998
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPS.CUNNGHAM4 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPS.CUNNGHAM4 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 126.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 103 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 98 MW |
| Minimum Load | 87 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1998 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2040 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Cunningham Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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