Paragould Reciprocating

Paragould Reciprocating is a 19 MW natural gas power plant in Greene County, Arkansas, operated by Paragould Municipal Utilities (AR). EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here. Its units entered service in 2001.

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
19.2 MW
18 MW net summer
Generating units
3
In service
2001
EIA plant ID
8015

Where it is

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County
Greene County, Arkansas
Coordinates
36.0242, -90.5094
Balancing authority
SPA
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Paragould Municipal Utilities (AR)
Primary energy source
Natural gas
Technologies
Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Status
Operating

Every plant Paragould Municipal Utilities (AR) reports to EIA →

Paragould Reciprocating: FAQ

Where is Paragould Reciprocating?
In Greene 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 Paragould Reciprocating?
19 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Paragould Reciprocating?
EIA-860M names Paragould Municipal Utilities (AR) 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 Paragould Reciprocating LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Paragould Municipal Utilities (AR) 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 "Paragould Reciprocating LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Paragould Reciprocating still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.