Empire Energy Center
2537 Fir Road, Sarcoxie, MO 64862Plant Summary Information
Empire Energy Center is ranked #40 out of 127 power plants in Missouri in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Empire Energy Center is comprised of 4 generators and generated 25.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Empire Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Empire District Electric Co |
| Location | Jasper County, MO |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1978 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 143.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,031 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #842 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #40 out of 127 Missouri Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 out of 35 Missouri Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 93.5% Jet Fuel : 6.5% |
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Empire Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Empire Energy Center (6223) |
| Plant Address | 2537 Fir Road, Sarcoxie, MO 64862 |
| Utility | Empire District Electric Co (5860) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.1385, -94.1041 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1978 |
| Annual Generation | 143.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 93.5% Jet Fuel : 6.5% |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Empire District Electric Co (5860) MO |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | SOUTHERN STAR CENTRAL GAS PIPELINE |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 1978
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EDELAR3821UN1_RA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EDELAR3821UN1_RA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 129 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 78 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 90 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1978 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | December 2035 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Jet Fuel |
| 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 | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 78 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 90 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 80 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 95 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 1981
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EDELAR3821UN2_RA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EDELAR3821UN2_RA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 129 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 77 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 95 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1981 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | December 2035 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Jet Fuel |
| 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 | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 77 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 92 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 82 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 83 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 3 Details Operating April 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EDELAR3821UN3_RA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EDELAR3821UN3_RA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 48 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 58 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Jet Fuel |
| 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 | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 48 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 58 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 41 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 58 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 April 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EDELAR3821UN4_RA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EDELAR3821UN4_RA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 41 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 58 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Jet Fuel |
| 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 | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 41 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 58 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 41 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 58 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 |
Empire Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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