Where is Elkins Generating Center?

In Washington 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 Elkins Generating Center?

66 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Elkins Generating Center?

EIA-860M names Arkansas Electric Coop Corp 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 Elkins Generating Center LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Arkansas Electric Coop Corp 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 "Elkins Generating Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Elkins Generating Center still running?

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

Elkins Generating Center

Elkins Generating Center is a 66 MW natural gas power plant in Washington County, Arkansas, operated by Arkansas Electric Coop Corp. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 2010 and 2013.

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: 66 MW; 60 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2010–2013
EIA plant ID: 56489

Where it is

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County: Washington County, Arkansas
Coordinates: 35.9714, -94.0014
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Arkansas Electric Coop Corp
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

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Elkins Generating Center: FAQ

Where is Elkins Generating Center?: In Washington 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 Elkins Generating Center?: 66 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Elkins Generating Center?: EIA-860M names Arkansas Electric Coop Corp 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 Elkins Generating Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Arkansas Electric Coop Corp 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 "Elkins Generating Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Elkins Generating Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.