James River Power Station
5701 S. Kissick, Springfield, MO 65804Plant Summary Information
James River Power Station is ranked #46 out of 122 power plants in Missouri in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
James River Power Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 34.4 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | James River Power Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City Utilities of Springfield - (MO) |
| Location | Greene County, MO |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1957 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 77.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,659 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #987 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #46 out of 122 Missouri Power Plants | |
| Ranked #16 out of 35 Missouri Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 92.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 8.0% |
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Monthly Net Generation for James River Power Station
James River Power Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | James River Power Station (2161) |
| Plant Address | 5701 S. Kissick, Springfield, MO 65804 |
| Utility | City Utilities of Springfield - (MO) (17833) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.10861, -93.26194 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1957 |
| Annual Generation | 77.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 92.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 8.0% |
| 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 | Lake Springfield |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City Utilities of Springfield - (MO) (17833) MO |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | SOUTHERN STAR CENTRAL GAS PIPELINE |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GT1 Details Operating April 1989
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPRM_JRCT1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPRM_JRCT1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 96 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 75 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 75 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 75 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 75 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 75 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 75 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GT2 Details Operating June 1992
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPRM_JRCT2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPRM_JRCT2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 101.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 80 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 80 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 80 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 80 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 80 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 80 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
James River Power Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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