Cimarron River
12406 Road R., Liberal, KS 67901Plant Summary Information
Cimarron River is ranked #14 out of 56 natural gas power plants in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cimarron River is comprised of 2 generators and generated 11.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Cimarron River |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Sunflower Electric Power Corp |
| Location | Seward County, KS |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1963 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 57.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 643.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,810 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,044 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #64 out of 170 Kansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #14 out of 56 Kansas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cimarron River
Cimarron River Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cimarron River (1230) |
| Plant Address | 12406 Road R., Liberal, KS 67901 |
| Utility | Sunflower Electric Power Corp (18315) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.1611, -100.7619 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1963 |
| Annual Generation | 57.7 GWh |
| 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 | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Sunflower Electric Power Corp (18315) |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV / 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | PANHANDLE EASTERN PIPELINE COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 1963
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MKECCIM_UN1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MKECCIM_UN1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 53.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 53.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 23 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1963 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Standby February 1968
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MKECCIM_UN2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MKECCIM_UN2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 15 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 13.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 13.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 1968 |
| 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 |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Cimarron River Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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