Essex
24201 State Hwy E, Essex, MO 63846Plant Summary Information
Essex is ranked #45 out of 127 power plants in Missouri in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Essex is comprised of 1 generator and generated 16.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Essex |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Associated Electric Coop, Inc |
| Location | Stoddard County, MO |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1999 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 92.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,582 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #933 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #45 out of 127 Missouri Power Plants | |
| Ranked #11 out of 35 Missouri Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Essex
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Essex Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Essex (7749) |
| Plant Address | 24201 State Hwy E, Essex, MO 63846 |
| Utility | Associated Electric Coop, Inc (924) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.86821, -89.84017 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1999 |
| Annual Generation | 92.9 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 | Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AECI) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Associated Electric Coop, Inc (924) |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV / 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION LP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1999
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 121.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 104 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 122 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1999 |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Essex Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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