Primient Decatur Plant Cogen
2200 East Eldorado St, Decatur, IL 62525Plant Summary Information
Primient Decatur Plant Cogen is ranked #17 out of 64 natural gas power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Primient Decatur Plant Cogen is comprised of 1 generator and generated 47.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Primient Decatur Plant Cogen |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Primary Products Ingredients Americas, LLC |
| Location | Macon County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1989 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 150.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 5.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,963 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #812 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #96 out of 483 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 64 Illinois Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas Inc (2013 to 2020) Primary Products Ingredients Americas, LLC (2021 to 2025) |
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Primient Decatur Plant Cogen Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Primient Decatur Plant Cogen (10867) |
| Plant Address | 2200 East Eldorado St, Decatur, IL 62525 |
| Utility | Primary Products Ingredients Americas, LLC (7) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.84919, -88.93194 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 150.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 86-921-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Food Manufacturing (311) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Ameren Illinois Company (56697) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Ameren Illinois |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating January 1989
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL WPSE |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | AMIL WPSE |
| Nameplate Capacity | 64.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 62 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 62 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1989 |
| 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 |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | No |
| Other Combustion Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Primient Decatur Plant Cogen Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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