Russell Energy Center

1250 E 15th, Russell, KS 67665

Plant Summary Information

Russell Energy Center is ranked #36 out of 56 natural gas power plants in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Russell Energy Center is comprised of 2 generators and generated 146.1 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Russell Energy Center
Utility Name	City of Russell - (KS)
Location	Russell County, KS
Initial Operation Date	February 2002
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	700.0 MWh
Annual Consumption	10.2 k MMBtu
Ranked #11,375 out of 12,327 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,888 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #129 out of 172 Kansas Power Plants
Ranked #36 out of 56 Kansas Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Russell Energy Center (7930)
Plant Address	1250 E 15th, Russell, KS 67665
Utility	City of Russell - (KS) (16440)
Latitude, Longitude	38.89972, -98.83944
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2003 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	February 2002
Annual Generation	700.0 MWh
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	MRO
Balancing Authority	Southwest Power Pool (SWPP)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Municipality
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Sunflower Electric Power Corp (18315)
Grid Voltage	34.50 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	KANSAS GAS SERVICE COMPANY
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	KMEA_EMP2_RUSS1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	KMEA_EMP2_RUSS2
Nameplate Capacity	7.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	6 MW
Winter Capacity	7.9 MW
Minimum Load	4.7 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	February 2002
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	KMEA_EMP2_RUSS1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	KMEA_EMP2_RUSS2
Nameplate Capacity	7.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	6 MW
Winter Capacity	7.9 MW
Minimum Load	4.7 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	February 2002
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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Hill City	Hill City, KS	37.0 MWh	62.4 mi
Hoisington	Hoisington, KS	32.0 MWh	26.9 mi
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La Crosse	La Crosse, KS	13.0 MWh	35.9 mi
Lincoln	Lincoln, KS	22.0 MWh	38.1 mi
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