Emporia Energy Center

1685 Road 200, Emporia, KS 66801

Plant Summary Information

Emporia Energy Center is ranked #6 out of 145 power plants in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Emporia Energy Center is comprised of 7 generators and generated 375.9 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.

Plant Name	Emporia Energy Center
Utility Name	Evergy Kansas Central, Inc
Location	Lyon County, KS
Initial Operation Date	June 2008
Last Update	Mar 2024
Annual Generation	1.5 TWh
Annual Consumption	16.0 M MMBtu
Ranked #607 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #372 out of 2,188 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #6 out of 145 Kansas Power Plants
Ranked #1 out of 58 Kansas Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas
Previous Operator	Westar Energy Inc (2013 to 2018) Evergy Kansas Central, Inc (2019 to 2022)

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Emporia Energy Center Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Emporia Energy Center (56502)
Plant Address	1685 Road 200 Emporia, KS 66801
Utility	Evergy Kansas Central, Inc (22500)
Latitude, Longitude	38.44588, -96.06525
Generation Dates on File	Jun 2008 to Mar 2024
Initial Operation Date	June 2008
Annual Generation	1.5 TWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	MRO
Balancing Authority	Southwest Power Pool (SWPP)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	rural water district
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Westar Energy Inc (22500) KS
Grid Voltage	345.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	SOUTHERN STAR CENTRAL GAS PIPELINE
Natural Gas Storage	No
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Generator 1 Details Operating June 2008

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WR.EMP.CT1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WR.EMP.CT1
Nameplate Capacity	54 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	44.5 MW
Winter Capacity	44.5 MW
Minimum Load	13 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2008
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 2 Details Operating June 2008

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WR.EMP.CT2
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WR.EMP.CT2
Nameplate Capacity	54 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	44.4 MW
Winter Capacity	44.4 MW
Minimum Load	13 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2008
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 3 Details Operating June 2008

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WR.EMP.CT3
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WR.EMP.CT3
Nameplate Capacity	54 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	43.8 MW
Winter Capacity	43.8 MW
Minimum Load	13 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2008
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 4 Details Operating June 2008

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WR.EMP.CT4
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WR.EMP.CT4
Nameplate Capacity	54 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	44.5 MW
Winter Capacity	44.5 MW
Minimum Load	13 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2008
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 5 Details Operating June 2008

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WR.EMP.CT5
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WR.EMP.CT5
Nameplate Capacity	171.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	161.4 MW
Minimum Load	95 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2008
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 6 Details Operating February 2009

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WR.EMP.CT6
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WR.EMP.CT6
Nameplate Capacity	171.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	155.1 MW
Minimum Load	95 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 2009
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 7 Details Operating February 2009

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WR.EMP.CT7
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WR.EMP.CT7
Nameplate Capacity	171.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	159.8 MW
Minimum Load	95 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 2009
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Emporia Energy Center Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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