Where is Hobbs Generating Station?

In Lea County, New Mexico (NM). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Hobbs Generating Station?

682 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Hobbs Generating Station?

EIA-860M names Lea Power Partners LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Hobbs Generating Station LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Lea Power Partners LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Hobbs Generating Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Hobbs Generating Station still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Hobbs Generating Station

Hobbs Generating Station is a 682 MW natural gas power plant in Lea County, New Mexico, operated by Lea Power Partners LLC. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service in 2008.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 681.5 MW; 578.1 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 2008
EIA plant ID: 56458

Where it is

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County: Lea County, New Mexico
Coordinates: 32.7283, -103.3094
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Lea Power Partners LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating

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Hobbs Generating Station: FAQ

Where is Hobbs Generating Station?: In Lea County, New Mexico (NM). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Hobbs Generating Station?: 682 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Hobbs Generating Station?: EIA-860M names Lea Power Partners LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Hobbs Generating Station LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Lea Power Partners LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Hobbs Generating Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Hobbs Generating Station still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.