How many natural gas power plants are in New Mexico?

There are 19 operating natural gas power plants in New Mexico.

What is the total natural gas capacity in New Mexico?

The total operating natural gas capacity in New Mexico is 3,656 MW.

What is the largest natural gas power plant in New Mexico?

The largest natural gas power plant in New Mexico is Hobbs Generating Station at 682 MW, located in Lea, New Mexico.

How many natural gas power plants were built in New Mexico in 2025?

1 natural gas power plants were built in New Mexico in 2025.

Natural Gas Power Plants in New Mexico

Explore the largest natural gas power plants in New Mexico and see all the utility-scale natural gas projects in New Mexico on a map.

Last updated: May 2026

On this page, you can explore our real-time database of natural gas power plants in New Mexico. Each month, we track natural gas projects and update our list of the largest natural gas power plants in New Mexico.

As of May 2026, there are 19 utility-scale natural gas power plants in New Mexico, according to Cleanview's project tracker. Their total operating capacity is 3,656 MW. In 2025, there was 1 natural gas power plant built in New Mexico. See also: planned natural gas power plants in New Mexico→

Total Natural Gas Power Plants

Total Capacity

3,656 MW

Built in 2025

New Mexico Natural Gas Map

Map of natural gas power plants in New Mexico. Marker size reflects capacity — only facilities with reported capacity data are shown.

Largest Natural Gas Power Plants in New Mexico

Hobbs Generating Station

682 MW

Year Operational: September 2008

Location: Lea, New Mexico

Luna Energy Facility

650 MW

Year Operational: April 2006

Location: Luna, New Mexico

Cunningham

444 MW

Year Operational: May 1998

Location: Lea, New Mexico

Rio Grande

348 MW

Year Operational: May 2013

Location: Dona Ana, New Mexico

Afton Generating Station

287 MW

Year Operational: October 2007

Location: Dona Ana, New Mexico

Maddox

212 MW

Year Operational: January 1976

Location: Lea, New Mexico

Pyramid

186 MW

Year Operational: May 2003

Location: Hidalgo, New Mexico

Valencia Energy Facility

160 MW

Year Operational: May 2008

Location: Valencia, New Mexico

Reeves

154 MW

Year Operational: July 1962

Location: Bernalillo, New Mexico

Recently Built Natural Gas Power Plants in New Mexico

Bluffview

86 MW

Year Operational: December 2025

Location: San Juan, New Mexico

La Luz Energy Center

42 MW

Year Operational: December 2015

Location: Valencia, New Mexico

Ford Utilities Center

14 MW

Year Operational: January 2014

Location: Bernalillo, New Mexico

Rio Grande

348 MW

Year Operational: May 2013

Location: Dona Ana, New Mexico

LCEC Generation LLVC

47 MW

Year Operational: February 2012

Location: Lea, New Mexico

Hobbs Generating Station

682 MW

Year Operational: September 2008

Location: Lea, New Mexico

Valencia Energy Facility

160 MW

Year Operational: May 2008

Location: Valencia, New Mexico

Afton Generating Station

287 MW

Year Operational: October 2007

Location: Dona Ana, New Mexico

Luna Energy Facility

650 MW

Year Operational: April 2006

Location: Luna, New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

How many natural gas power plants are in New Mexico?: There are 19 operating natural gas power plants in New Mexico.
What is the total natural gas capacity in New Mexico?: The total operating natural gas capacity in New Mexico is 3,656 MW.
What is the largest natural gas power plant in New Mexico?: The largest natural gas power plant in New Mexico is Hobbs Generating Station at 682 MW, located in Lea, New Mexico.
How many natural gas power plants were built in New Mexico in 2025?: 1 natural gas power plants were built in New Mexico in 2025.

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