Empire Energy Center
2537 Fir Road, Sarcoxie, MO 64862Plant Summary Information
Empire Energy Center is ranked #26 out of 116 power plants in Missouri in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Empire Energy Center is comprised of 4 generators and generated 104.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
Plant Name | Empire Energy Center |
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Utility Name | Empire District Electric Co |
Location | Jasper County, MO |
Initial Operation Date | March 1978 |
Last Update | Dec 2022 |
Annual Generation | 283.9 GWh |
Annual Consumption | 3.9 M MMBtu |
Ranked #1,946 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #663 out of 2,188 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #26 out of 116 Missouri Power Plants | |
Ranked #5 out of 37 Missouri Natural Gas Power Plants | |
Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 95.3% Jet Fuel : 4.7% |
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Empire Energy Center Details
Summary Information | |
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Plant Name | Empire Energy Center (6223) |
Plant Address | 2537 Fir Road Sarcoxie, MO 64862 |
Utility | Empire District Electric Co (5860) |
Latitude, Longitude | 37.1385, -94.1041 |
Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
Initial Operation Date | March 1978 |
Annual Generation | 283.9 GWh |
Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 95.3% Jet Fuel : 4.7% |
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
Regulatory Information | |
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Regulatory Status | Regulated |
NERC Region | MRO |
Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
Water Source | |
Ash Impoundment | No |
Transmission / Distribution Owner | Empire District Electric Co (5860) MO |
Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
Energy Storage | No |
Natural Gas Information | |
Pipeline Name | SOUTHERN STAR CENTRAL GAS PIPELINE |
Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 1978
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
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Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EDELAR3821UN1_RA |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EDELAR3821UN1_RA |
Nameplate Capacity | 129 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 80 MW |
Winter Capacity | 90 MW |
Minimum Load | 30 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | March 1978 |
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Planned Retirement | December 2035 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas / Jet Fuel |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
Multifuel Details | |
Switch When Operating | Yes |
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Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 80 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 90 MW |
Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 80 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 95 MW |
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
Storage Limits | Yes |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1981
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
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Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EDELAR3821UN2_RA |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EDELAR3821UN2_RA |
Nameplate Capacity | 129 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 82 MW |
Winter Capacity | 92 MW |
Minimum Load | 30 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | June 1981 |
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Planned Retirement | December 2035 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas / Jet Fuel |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
Multifuel Details | |
Switch When Operating | Yes |
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Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 82 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 92 MW |
Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 82 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 83 MW |
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
Storage Limits | Yes |
Generator 3 Details Operating April 2003
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
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Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EDELAR3821UN3_RA |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EDELAR3821UN3_RA |
Nameplate Capacity | 60.5 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 41 MW |
Winter Capacity | 58 MW |
Minimum Load | 25 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | April 2003 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas / Jet Fuel |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
Multifuel Details | |
Switch When Operating | Yes |
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Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 41 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 58 MW |
Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 41 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 58 MW |
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
Storage Limits | Yes |
Generator 4 Details Operating April 2003
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
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Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EDELAR3821UN4_RA |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EDELAR3821UN4_RA |
Nameplate Capacity | 60.5 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 41 MW |
Winter Capacity | 58 MW |
Minimum Load | 25 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | April 2003 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas / Jet Fuel |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
Multifuel Details | |
Switch When Operating | Yes |
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Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 41 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 58 MW |
Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 41 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 58 MW |
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
Storage Limits | Yes |
Empire Energy Center Plant Owners
Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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