⛏ Coal Power Plants in New Mexico
New Mexico operates 3 coal power plants totaling 1,636 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 7.4M MWh.
Coal plants burn pulverized coal to boil water and spin steam turbines. They emit substantial CO₂, SO₂, and NOₓ along with mercury and particulate matter. Modern units include scrubbers and selective catalytic reduction; older units are increasingly being retired or converted to natural gas as economics shift.
Plants3operating
Capacity1,636 MWnameplate
Generation7.4M MWhannual
Where coal plants sit in New Mexico
All New Mexico coal plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Corners | Fruitland | San Juan County | 1,636 MW | Arizona Public Service Co |
| Escalante | Prewitt | Mckinley County | — | Tri-State G & T Assn, Inc |
| San Juan | Waterflow | San Juan County | — | Public Service Co Of Nm |