Chanute 3
4302 S Plummer, Chanute, KS 66720Plant Summary Information
Chanute 3 is ranked #38 out of 56 natural gas power plants in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chanute 3 is comprised of 5 generators and generated 73.5 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Chanute 3 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Chanute (KS) |
| Location | Neosho County, KS |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1985 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 331.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,386 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,034 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #137 out of 175 Kansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #38 out of 56 Kansas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 78.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 21.4% |
| Previous Operator |
City of Chanute (2013 to 2024) City of Chanute (KS) (2025 to 2025) |
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Chanute 3 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Chanute 3 (7018) |
| Plant Address | 4302 S Plummer, Chanute, KS 66720 |
| Utility | City of Chanute (KS) (3355) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.6376, -95.4704 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 331.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 78.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 21.4% |
| 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 | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Chanute (3355) KS |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | SOUTHERN STAR CENTRAL GAS PIPELINE |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 9 Details Operating October 1985
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1985 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | 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 | 6.9 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 6.9 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 6.9 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 6.9 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 Operating August 1986
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1986 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 11 Details Operating August 1986
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1986 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 12 Details Operating November 1991
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1991 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 13 Details Operating November 1991
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1991 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Chanute 3 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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