UA Central Utility Plant

UA Central Utility Plant is a 6 MW natural gas power plant in Washington County, Arkansas, operated by University Of Arkansas. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside SPP. Its unit entered service in 2016.

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
5.6 MW
5.2 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2016
EIA plant ID
60536

Where it is

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County
Washington County, Arkansas
Coordinates
36.0663, -94.1722
Balancing authority
SWPP
Sector
Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
University Of Arkansas
Primary energy source
Natural gas
Technologies
Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status
Operating

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UA Central Utility Plant: FAQ

Where is UA Central Utility Plant?
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 UA Central Utility Plant?
6 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns UA Central Utility Plant?
EIA-860M names University Of Arkansas 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 UA Central Utility Plant LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — University Of Arkansas 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 "UA Central Utility Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is UA Central Utility Plant still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.