POET Biorefining - Gowrie
1562 320TH ST., Gowrie, IA 50543Plant Summary Information
POET Biorefining - Gowrie is ranked #33 out of 50 natural gas power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
POET Biorefining - Gowrie is comprised of 1 generator and generated 390.5 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | POET Biorefining - Gowrie |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | POET Biorefining - Gowrie |
| Location | Webster County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2018 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 212.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,027 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,807 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #188 out of 284 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #33 out of 50 Iowa Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
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POET Biorefining - Gowrie Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | POET Biorefining - Gowrie (63923) |
| Plant Address | 1562 320TH ST., Gowrie, IA 50543 |
| Utility | POET Biorefining - Gowrie (63591) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.31982, -94.28735 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2020 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 2.0 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Ethyl Alcohol Manufacturing (325193) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Xenia Rural Water District |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | BLACK HILLS ENERGY |
| Pipeline Name | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating November 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
POET Biorefining - Gowrie Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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