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Bluffview
85.8 MW natural gas power plant · San Juan County, New Mexico
- Operating capacity
- 85.8 MW
- 4 generators
- Main fuel
- Natural gas
- First unit online
- 2005
- Generation, 2023
- 429 GWh
Plant details
- EIA plant ID
- 55977
- Operator
- City of Farmington - (NM)
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- County
- San Juan County
- Balancing authority
- WACM
- Location
- 36.7166, -108.2153
Operating generators
Nameplate capacity and the month each began operating
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| Generator | Fuel | Capacity | Online | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTG1Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | Natural gas | 40.0 MW | May 2005 | Operating |
| STG1Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | Natural gas | 27.0 MW | May 2005 | Operating |
| RICE3Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | Natural gas | 9.4 MW | Dec 2025 | Operating |
| RICE4Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | Natural gas | 9.4 MW | Dec 2025 | Operating |
Generation and emissions, 2023
EPA eGRID annual data
- Net generation
- 429 GWh
- Capacity factor
- 73.0%
- CO2 emissions
- 214,977 tons
- CO2 emission rate
- 1,003 lb/MWh
Nearby power plants
Within 25 miles
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan Solar I | Solar | 300 MW | 12 mi |
| Four Corners | Coal | 1.6 GW | 15 mi |
Frequently asked questions
- How much power can Bluffview produce?
- Bluffview has 85.8 MW of operating nameplate capacity across 4 generators as of August 2026.
- Who operates Bluffview?
- EIA lists City of Farmington - (NM) as the operator of Bluffview.
- How much electricity did Bluffview generate?
- Bluffview reported 429 GWh of net generation in 2023 and 214,977 tons of carbon dioxide emissions, according to EPA eGRID.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M (August 2026); U.S. EPA eGRID2023 · Data for August 2026