Elkins Generating Center
19481 Springston Ford Road, Elkins, AR 72727Plant Summary Information
Elkins Generating Center is ranked #16 out of 19 natural gas power plants in Arkansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Elkins Generating Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 4.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Elkins Generating Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Arkansas Electric Coop Corp |
| Location | Washington County, AR |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2010 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 20.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 271.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,353 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,380 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #60 out of 115 Arkansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #16 out of 19 Arkansas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Elkins Generating Center
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Elkins Generating Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Elkins Generating Center (56489) |
| Plant Address | 19481 Springston Ford Road, Elkins, AR 72727 |
| Utility | Arkansas Electric Coop Corp (807) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.9714, -94.0014 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2010 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2010 |
| Annual Generation | 20.2 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 | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Ozarks Electric Coop Corp - (AR) (14289) AR |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | BLACK HILLS ENERGY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator A Details Operating May 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AECC_ELKINS1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SWPP |
| Nameplate Capacity | 22 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2010 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator B Details Operating May 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AECC_ELKINS2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SWPP |
| Nameplate Capacity | 22 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2010 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator C Details Operating May 2013
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AECC_ELKINS3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SWPP |
| Nameplate Capacity | 22 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2013 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Elkins Generating Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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