Quay County
501West Campbell Avenue, Tucumcari, NM 88401Plant Summary Information
Quay County is ranked #1 out of 3 distillate fuel oil power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Quay County is comprised of 1 generator and generated 197.2 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Quay County |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southwestern Public Service Co |
| Location | Quay County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2013 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 858.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 872.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,855 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #433 out of 1,262 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #133 out of 137 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 3 New Mexico Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Quay County
Quay County Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Quay County (58125) |
| Plant Address | 501West Campbell Avenue, Tucumcari, NM 88401 |
| Utility | Southwestern Public Service Co (17718) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.18278, -103.73111 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2013 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 858.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southwestern Public Service Co (17718) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 2013
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPS.QUAYCNTY |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPS.QUAYCNTY |
| Nameplate Capacity | 27 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 17 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 23 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2013 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2034 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Quay County Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
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| #430 | Bakke | Andrews, TX | 877.0 MWh |
| #431 | TalenEnergy Martins Creek | Bangor, PA | 1.9 TWh |
| #432 | Jamestown | Jamestown, ND | 869.0 MWh |
| #434 | Treasure Coast Energy Center | Ft. Pierce, FL | 1.9 TWh |
| #435 | Arvah B Hopkins | Tallahassee, FL | 1.6 TWh |
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| #440 | Louisa Generation Facility | Gordonsville, VA | 236.9 GWh |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Quay County.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aragonne Wind LLC | Santa Rosa, NM | 741.5 GWh | 76.8 mi |
| Bethel Wind Farm LLC | Dimmitt, TX | 1.1 TWh | 82.7 mi |
| Broadview Energy JN, LLC | Texico, NM | 693.6 GWh | 47 mi |
| Broadview Energy KW, LLC | Texico, NM | 545.9 GWh | 44.9 mi |
| Broadview Energy Prime 2 LLC | Grady, NM | 33.4 GWh | 39.6 mi |
| Broadview Energy Prime LLC | Grady, NM | 33.4 GWh | 37.9 mi |
| Canadian Breaks, LLC | Vega, TX | 844.9 GWh | 79.9 mi |
| Caprock Solar 1 LLC | San Jon, NM | 67.5 GWh | 24.3 mi |
| Caprock Wind Farm | San Jon, NM | 251.5 GWh | 25.5 mi |
| Casa Mesa Wind Energy Center Hybrid | House, NM | 171.1 GWh | 42.1 mi |
| Grady Wind Energy Center, LLC | Clovis, NM | 870.4 GWh | 47.6 mi |
| Mariah del Norte | Friona, TX | 867.8 GWh | 74.4 mi |
| Mesalands Comm College Wind Turbine | Tucumcari, NM | 1.9 GWh | 1 mi |
| New Mexico Wind Energy Center | House, NM | 532.8 GWh | 41.8 mi |
| San Juan Mesa Wind Project LLC | Elida, NM | 178.9 GWh | 84 mi |
| SoCore Clovis 1 | Clovis, NM | 5.2 GWh | 59.1 mi |
| Spinning Spur Wind II | Adrian, TX | 543.9 GWh | 59.5 mi |
| Spinning Spur Wind III | Adrian, TX | 762.3 GWh | 57.5 mi |
| Texico Wind Ranch LP | Texico, NM | 34.0 MWh | 68.2 mi |
| Wildorado Wind LLC | Vega, TX | 643.2 GWh | 80.9 mi |