Riverton
7240 SE HWY 66, Riverton, KS 66770Plant Summary Information
Riverton is ranked #13 out of 145 power plants in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Riverton is comprised of 4 generators and generated 295.1 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Riverton |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Empire District Electric Co |
| Location | Cherokee County, KS |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1950 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 8.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #717 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #416 out of 2,188 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #13 out of 145 Kansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 58 Kansas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Riverton
Riverton Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Riverton (1239) |
| Plant Address | 7240 SE HWY 66 Riverton, KS 66770 |
| Utility | Empire District Electric Co (5860) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.07262, -94.6987 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1950 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 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 | Spring River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Empire District Electric Co (5860) KS |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV / 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | SOUTHERN STAR CENTRAL GAS PIPELINE |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 11 Details Operating November 1988
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EDERIV1671UNI11_ |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EDERIV1671UN11_ |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 14 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1988 |
| 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 | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 14 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 16 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 14 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 16 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 10 Details Out of Service December 1988
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EDERIV1671UN10_ |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EDERIV1671UN10_ |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 13 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1988 |
| 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 | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 16 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 16 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 13 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 16 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 12 Details Operating May 2007
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EDERIV453UN12_1_ |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EDERIV453UN12_1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 148.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 149 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 180 MW |
| Minimum Load | 98 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2007 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 12-2 Details Operating May 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EDERIV453UN12_2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EDERIV453UN12_2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 118.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 117 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 117 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2016 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Riverton Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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