Ellinwood

201 west 1ST, Ellinwood, KS 67526

Plant Summary Information

Ellinwood is ranked #43 out of 56 natural gas power plants in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Ellinwood is comprised of 5 generators and generated 25.2 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Ellinwood
Utility Name	City of Ellinwood - (KS)
Location	Barton County, KS
Initial Operation Date	June 1948
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	118.0 MWh
Annual Consumption	1.5 k MMBtu
Ranked #12,089 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #2,144 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #143 out of 174 Kansas Power Plants
Ranked #43 out of 56 Kansas Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 77.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 22.4%

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Monthly Net Generation for Ellinwood

Ellinwood Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Ellinwood (1274)
Plant Address	201 west 1ST, Ellinwood, KS 67526
Utility	City of Ellinwood - (KS) (5802)
Latitude, Longitude	38.35451, -98.58344
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	June 1948
Annual Generation	118.0 MWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 77.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 22.4%

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	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Midwest Energy Inc (12524) KS
Grid Voltage	34.50 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	KANSAS GAS SERVICE COMPANY
Natural Gas Storage	No
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator 3 Details Standby June 1948

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby

Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	June 1948
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas
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	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	0.4 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	0.4 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	0.4 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	0.4 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Storage Limits	Yes

Generator 4 Details Operating July 1953

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1 MW
Winter Capacity	1 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1953
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
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	0.85 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	0.85 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	1 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	1 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Storage Limits	Yes

Generator 2 Details Operating June 1957

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.3 MW
Winter Capacity	1.3 MW
Minimum Load	0.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	June 1957
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	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	1.3 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	1.3 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	1.3 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	1.3 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Storage Limits	Yes

Generator 1 Details Operating August 1965

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.8 MW
Winter Capacity	1.8 MW
Minimum Load	1.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	August 1965
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	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	1.8 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	1.8 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	1.8 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	1.8 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Storage Limits	Yes

Generator 5 Details Operating June 1971

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	3.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.7 MW
Winter Capacity	2.7 MW
Minimum Load	2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1971
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
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	2.7 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	2.7 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	2.7 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	2.7 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Storage Limits	Yes

Ellinwood Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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