Emporia Energy Center
1685 Road 200, Emporia, KS 66801Plant Summary Information
Emporia Energy Center is ranked #6 out of 170 power plants in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Emporia Energy Center is comprised of 7 generators and generated 110.2 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Emporia Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Evergy Kansas Central, Inc |
| Location | Lyon County, KS |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2008 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 15.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #629 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #396 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6 out of 170 Kansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 56 Kansas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Westar Energy Inc (2013 to 2018) Evergy Kansas Central, Inc (2019 to 2024) |
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Emporia Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Emporia Energy Center (56502) |
| Plant Address | 1685 Road 200, Emporia, KS 66801 |
| Utility | Evergy Kansas Central, Inc (22500) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.44588, -96.06525 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2008 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 1.3 TWh |
| 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 | rural water district |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Westar Energy Inc (22500) KS |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | SOUTHERN STAR CENTRAL GAS PIPELINE |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 2008
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WR.EMP.CT1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WR.EMP.CT1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 13 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2008 |
| 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 |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 2008
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WR.EMP.CT2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WR.EMP.CT2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 13 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2008 |
| 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 |
Generator 3 Details Operating June 2008
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WR.EMP.CT3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WR.EMP.CT3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 47.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 13 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2008 |
| 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 |
Generator 4 Details Operating June 2008
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WR.EMP.CT4 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WR.EMP.CT4 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 49.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 13 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2008 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating June 2008
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WR.EMP.CT5 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WR.EMP.CT5 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 171.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 161.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 185.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 95 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2008 |
| 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 |
Generator 6 Details Operating February 2009
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WR.EMP.CT6 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WR.EMP.CT6 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 171.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 155.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 179.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 95 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2009 |
| 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 |
Generator 7 Details Operating February 2009
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WR.EMP.CT7 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WR.EMP.CT7 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 171.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 159.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 185 MW |
| Minimum Load | 95 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2009 |
| 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 |
Emporia Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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