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Gordon Evans Energy Center

6001 N. 151 St. W, Colwich, KS 67030

Plant Summary Information

Gordon Evans Energy Center is ranked #43 out of 152 power plants in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Gordon Evans Energy Center is comprised of 4 generators and generated 13.1 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.

Plant NameGordon Evans Energy Center
Utility NameEvergy Kansas South, Inc
LocationSedgwick County, KS
Initial Operation DateJune 1961
Last Update Jan 2025
Annual Generation 344.1 GWh
Annual Consumption 4.2 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,708 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #620 out of 2,255 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #43 out of 152 Kansas Power Plants
Ranked #4 out of 58 Kansas Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas : 99.7%
Previous Operator Kansas Gas & Electric Co (2013 to 2018)
Evergy Kansas South, Inc (2019 to 2023)

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Monthly Net Generation for Gordon Evans Energy Center

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Gordon Evans Energy Center Details

Summary Information
Plant NameGordon Evans Energy Center (1240)
Plant Address6001 N. 151 St. W, Colwich, KS 67030
UtilityEvergy Kansas South, Inc (10005)
Latitude, Longitude37.7903, -97.52167
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Jan 2025
Initial Operation DateJune 1961
Annual Generation 344.1 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas : 99.7%
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionMRO
Balancing AuthoritySouthwest Power Pool (SWPP)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceWells
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerKansas Gas & Electric Co (10005) KS
Grid Voltage 138.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name SOUTHERN STAR CENTRAL GAS PIPELINE
Natural Gas StorageNo

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator 5 Details Standby August 1969

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity2.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity3 MW
Winter Capacity3 MW
Minimum Load1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusStandby
Synchronized To Transmission GridYes
First Operation DateAugust 1969
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator GT1 Details Operating June 2000

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWR.GEEC.GT.1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWR.GEEC.GT.1
Nameplate Capacity98.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity72.2 MW
Winter Capacity72.2 MW
Minimum Load65 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2000
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate9 MW
Planned UprateJune 2026
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas72.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas72.2 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil72.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil72.2 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingNo

Generator GT2 Details Operating June 2000

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWR.GEEC.GT.2
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWR.GEEC.GT.2
Nameplate Capacity98.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity73.3 MW
Winter Capacity73.3 MW
Minimum Load65 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2000
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate9 MW
Planned UprateJune 2026
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas73.3 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas73.3 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil73.3 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil73.3 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingNo

Generator GT3 Details Operating June 2001

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWR.GEEC.GT.3
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWR.GEEC.GT.3
Nameplate Capacity178.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity154.6 MW
Winter Capacity154.6 MW
Minimum Load112 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2001
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas154.6 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas154.6 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil154.6 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil154.6 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingNo

Gordon Evans Energy Center Plant Owners

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