How many planned natural gas power plants are in New Mexico?

There are 24 planned natural gas power plants in New Mexico.

What is the total planned natural gas capacity in New Mexico?

The total planned natural gas capacity in New Mexico is 2,537 MW.

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

The largest planned natural gas power plant in New Mexico is Gaines Thermal at 1,003 MW, located in Gaines, New Mexico.

Planned Natural Gas Power Plants in New Mexico

Explore the largest natural gas power plants expected to come online in New Mexico and see all proposed natural gas projects on a map.

Last updated: May 2026

On this page, you can explore our database of planned natural gas power plants in New Mexico. Each month, we track projects in development and update our list of the largest natural gas power plants expected to come online in New Mexico.

As of May 2026, there are 24 natural gas power plants in development in New Mexico, according to Cleanview's project tracker. Their total planned capacity is 2,537 MW. See also: operating natural gas power plants in New Mexico→

Planned Projects

Planned Capacity

2,537 MW

Planned New Mexico Natural Gas Map

Map of planned natural gas power plants in New Mexico. Marker size reflects planned capacity.

Largest Planned Natural Gas Power Plants in New Mexico

Gaines Thermal

1,003 MW

Expected Online: July 2028

Location: Gaines, New Mexico

Kirtland Thermal

180 MW

Expected Online: October 2030

Location: Kirtland, New Mexico

La Plata Thermal

85 MW

Expected Online: December 2028

Location: La Plata, New Mexico