⛏ 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
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 |