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Hutchinson Energy Center

3200 E 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67501

Plant Summary Information

Hutchinson Energy Center is ranked #18 out of 56 natural gas power plants in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Hutchinson Energy Center is comprised of 5 generators and generated 6.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant NameHutchinson Energy Center
Utility NameEvergy Kansas Central, Inc
LocationReno County, KS
Initial Operation DateMay 1965
Last Update Dec 2024
Annual Generation 29.1 GWh
Annual Consumption 654.0 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,686 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,331 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #70 out of 170 Kansas Power Plants
Ranked #18 out of 56 Kansas Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas : 77.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 22.4%
Previous Operator Westar Energy Inc (2013 to 2018)
Evergy Kansas Central, Inc (2019 to 2024)

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Hutchinson Energy Center Details

Summary Information
Plant NameHutchinson Energy Center (1248)
Plant Address3200 E 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67501
UtilityEvergy Kansas Central, Inc (22500)
Latitude, Longitude38.0906, -97.87472
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation DateMay 1965
Annual Generation 29.1 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas : 77.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 22.4%
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionMRO
Balancing AuthoritySouthwest Power Pool (SWPP)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceWells
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerWestar Energy Inc (22500) KS
Grid Voltage 115.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)KANSAS GAS SERVICE COMPANY
Natural Gas StorageNo
Liquefied Natural Gas StorageNo

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator GT1 Details Operating May 1974

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWR.HEC.GT.1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWR.HEC.GT.1
Nameplate Capacity71.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity55.9 MW
Winter Capacity67.3 MW
Minimum Load10 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 1974
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas53.7 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas53.7 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil53.7 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil53.7 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingNo

Generator GT2 Details Operating May 1974

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWR.HEC.GT.2
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWR.HEC.GT.2
Nameplate Capacity71.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity53.9 MW
Winter Capacity65 MW
Minimum Load10 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 1974
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas50.7 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas50.7 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil50 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil46 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingNo

Generator GT3 Details Operating May 1974

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWR.HEC.GT.3
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWR.HEC.GT.3
Nameplate Capacity71.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity56.7 MW
Winter Capacity65 MW
Minimum Load10 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 1974
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas53 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas53 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil53 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil53 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas6H
Factors That Limit SwitchingNo

Generator GT4 Details Operating June 1975

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWR.HEC.GT.4
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWR.HEC.GT.4
Nameplate Capacity129 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity69.8 MW
Winter Capacity90.9 MW
Minimum Load20 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 1975
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator H1DG Details Standby January 1983

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity2.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity3 MW
Winter Capacity3 MW
Minimum Load3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusStandby
Synchronized To Transmission GridYes
First Operation DateJanuary 1983
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo

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