Where is Nearman Creek?

In Wyandotte County, Kansas (KS). 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 Nearman Creek?

365 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Nearman Creek?

EIA-860M names City of Kansas City - (KS) 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 Nearman Creek LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Kansas City - (KS) 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 "Nearman Creek LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Nearman Creek still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Nearman Creek

Nearman Creek is a 365 MW coal power plant in Wyandotte County, Kansas, operated by City of Kansas City - (KS). EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1981 and 2006.

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: 365 MW; 315 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1981–2006
EIA plant ID: 6064

Where it is

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County: Wyandotte County, Kansas
Coordinates: 39.1681, -94.6975
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Kansas City - (KS)
Primary energy source: Coal
Technologies: Conventional Steam Coal, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Coal 261 MW, Natural gas 104 MW. It is filed here under Coal, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant City of Kansas City - (KS) reports to EIA →

Nearman Creek: FAQ

Where is Nearman Creek?: In Wyandotte County, Kansas (KS). 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 Nearman Creek?: 365 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Nearman Creek?: EIA-860M names City of Kansas City - (KS) 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 Nearman Creek LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Kansas City - (KS) 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 "Nearman Creek LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Nearman Creek still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.