162.6 MW Natural Gas operating in Weld, CO — Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region
162.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
6
Generators
units
Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Technology
2025
Operating Since
Coordinates
40.1472, -104.5492
County
Weld, CO
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Mountain Peak Power, LLC | Kindle Energy | — |
| Owner(s) | Kindle Energy LLC | Blackstone Group | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Mountain Peak Power Station is a 162.6 MW natural gas-fired power plant located in Weld County, Colorado. The plant began operating in 2025 and consists of six natural gas-fired combustion turbine generators. It is owned by the Blackstone Group and operated by Mountain Peak Power, LLC. The plant's output is managed within the Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region balancing authority, situated within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
The plant is ranked as the 17th largest out of 24 power plants in Colorado, and 808th out of 945 nationally. Recent news coverage indicates significant activity related to deals (6 articles) and general industry news (4 articles) concerning the plant.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
WECC
Balancing Authority
Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region
Grid Voltage
69 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
No generation data available for this plant.
No financial data available for this plant.
Market Position
LMP Node
WACM.UPIW.MPP1
Pricing Hub
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