In Bent County, Colorado (CO). 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 Las Animas?

6 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names City of Las Animas - (CO) 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 Las Animas LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Las Animas - (CO) 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 "Las Animas LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Las Animas still running?

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

Las Animas

Las Animas is a 6 MW oil-fired power plant in Bent County, Colorado, operated by City of Las Animas - (CO). EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1941 and 1967.

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: 5.6 MW; 5.1 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 1941–1967
EIA plant ID: 507

Where it is

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County: Bent County, Colorado
Coordinates: 38.0647, -103.2159
Balancing authority: WACM
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Las Animas - (CO)
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

Every plant City of Las Animas - (CO) reports to EIA →

Las Animas: FAQ

Where is Las Animas?: In Bent County, Colorado (CO). 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 Las Animas?: 6 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Las Animas?: EIA-860M names City of Las Animas - (CO) 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 Las Animas LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Las Animas - (CO) 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 "Las Animas LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Las Animas still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.