South Carlsbad Turbine Station
Carlsbad, NM · EDDY COUNTY · NAICS 211130
Data updated May 2026
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, South Carlsbad Turbine Station ranks #4,354 of 8,713 U.S. reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e and #59 of 128 facilities in NM.
- National rank #4,354 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #59 of 128 in NM
- #727 of 2,099 in Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems
- +38.5% since 2011
South Carlsbad Turbine Station vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
48,233 4354th of 8713 higher than 4,359 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
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Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2021
Facility footprint context
Inside the EPA Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems sector it ranks #727 of 2,099 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
Emissions growth across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 48,233 |
| 2020 | 35,587 |
| 2019 | 32,064 |
| 2018 | 31,516 |
| 2017 | 37,836 |
| 2016 | 61,766 |
| 2015 | 78,091 |
| 2014 | 81,362 |
| 2013 | 33,546 |
| 2012 | 31,531 |
| 2011 | 34,835 |
Facility insight: South Carlsbad Turbine Station
South Carlsbad Turbine Station (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1005018) reported 48K metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2021, operating in Carlsbad, NM within EDDY COUNTY. Among GHGRP reporters it ranks #4,354 of 8,713 nationally by latest CO₂e and #59 of 128 in NM. The site is classified under Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems with NAICS code 211130.
From 2011 to 2021, reported CO₂e rose 38.5% (peak 81K MT). This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2021, a complete 11-year record.
Peak year was 2014 at 81K MT CO2e; latest 2021 sits 40.7% below that peak (48K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2013→2014 (+142.5%, 48K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does South Carlsbad Turbine Station rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, South Carlsbad Turbine Station ranks #4,354 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #59 of 128 facilities in NM (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than South Carlsbad Turbine Station? ▼
South Carlsbad Turbine Station's 48K MT CO₂e is higher than 4,359 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (50%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does South Carlsbad Turbine Station emit? ▼
South Carlsbad Turbine Station reported 48K MT CO2e in 2021.
Where does South Carlsbad Turbine Station rank inside Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems, South Carlsbad Turbine Station ranks #727 of 2,099 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is South Carlsbad Turbine Station reducing emissions? ▼
Over 11 reporting years (2011–2021), South Carlsbad Turbine Station's emissions have increased by 38.5%. This may reflect expanded operations or increased production.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Two GHGRP-derived peer sets for South Carlsbad Turbine Station, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not state-geo containment.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside NM (48K MT here).
Similar Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside NM.