John W Turk Jr Power Plant
John W Turk Jr Power Plant is a 609 MW coal power plant in Hempstead County, Arkansas, operated by Southwestern Electric Power Co. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside SPP. Its unit entered service in 2012.
As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m
- Nameplate capacity
- 609 MW
- 650 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 1
- In service
- 2012
- EIA plant ID
- 56564
Where it is
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- County
- Hempstead County, Arkansas
- Coordinates
- 33.6497, -93.8119
- Balancing authority
- SWPP
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Southwestern Electric Power Co
- Primary energy source
- Coal
- Technologies
- Conventional Steam Coal
- Status
- Operating
John W Turk Jr Power Plant: FAQ
- Where is John W Turk Jr Power Plant?
- In Hempstead County, Arkansas (AR). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
- How big is John W Turk Jr Power Plant?
- 609 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns John W Turk Jr Power Plant?
- EIA-860M names Southwestern Electric Power Co as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
- Is this the same as John W Turk Jr Power Plant LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Southwestern Electric Power Co here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "John W Turk Jr Power Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is John W Turk Jr Power Plant still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.