Gordon Evans Energy Center
6001 N. 151 St. W, Colwich, KS 67030Plant Summary Information
Gordon Evans Energy Center is ranked #41 out of 145 power plants in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Gordon Evans Energy Center is comprised of 4 generators and generated 91.2 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Gordon Evans Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Evergy Kansas South, Inc |
| Location | Sedgwick County, KS |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1961 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 499.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 5.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,348 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #562 out of 2,188 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #41 out of 145 Kansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 58 Kansas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 98.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.8% |
| Previous Operator |
Kansas Gas & Electric Co (2013 to 2018) Evergy Kansas South, Inc (2019 to 2022) |
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Gordon Evans Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Gordon Evans Energy Center (1240) |
| Plant Address | 6001 N. 151 St. W Colwich, KS 67030 |
| Utility | Evergy Kansas South, Inc (10005) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.7903, -97.52167 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1961 |
| Annual Generation | 499.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 98.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.8% |
| 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 | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Kansas Gas & Electric Co (10005) KS |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | SOUTHERN STAR CENTRAL GAS PIPELINE |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 5 Details Standby August 1969
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1969 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GT1 Details Operating June 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WR.GEEC.GT.1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WR.GEEC.GT.1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 98.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 71.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 71.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 65 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2000 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 69 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 69 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 69 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 69 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator GT2 Details Operating June 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WR.GEEC.GT.2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WR.GEEC.GT.2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 98.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 71.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 71.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 65 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2000 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 71.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 71.6 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 71.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 71.6 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator GT3 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WR.GEEC.GT.3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WR.GEEC.GT.3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 178.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 150.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 150.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 112 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Gordon Evans Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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