Archer Daniels Midland Decatur

Archer Daniels Midland Decatur is a 335 MW coal power plant in Macon County, Illinois, operated by Archer Daniels Midland Co. EIA-860M lists 7 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1987 and 2005.

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
335 MW
335 MW net summer
Generating units
7
In service
1987–2005
EIA plant ID
10865

Where it is

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County
Macon County, Illinois
Coordinates
39.8701, -88.8908
Balancing authority
MISO
Sector
Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Archer Daniels Midland Co
Primary energy source
Coal
Technologies
Conventional Steam Coal
Status
Operating

Every plant Archer Daniels Midland Co reports to EIA →

Archer Daniels Midland Decatur: FAQ

Where is Archer Daniels Midland Decatur?
In Macon County, Illinois (IL). 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 Archer Daniels Midland Decatur?
335 MW of nameplate capacity across 7 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Archer Daniels Midland Decatur?
EIA-860M names Archer Daniels Midland 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 Archer Daniels Midland Decatur LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Archer Daniels Midland 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 "Archer Daniels Midland Decatur LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Archer Daniels Midland Decatur still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.