Where is Milam Gas Recovery?

In St Clair 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 Milam Gas Recovery?

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

Who owns Milam Gas Recovery?

EIA-860M names WM Illinois Renewable Energy LLC 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 Milam Gas Recovery LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — WM Illinois Renewable Energy LLC 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 "Milam Gas Recovery LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Milam Gas Recovery still running?

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

Milam Gas Recovery

Milam Gas Recovery is a 2 MW natural gas power plant in St Clair County, Illinois, operated by WM Illinois Renewable Energy LLC. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1991 and 1993.

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: 2.4 MW; 2.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1991–1993
EIA plant ID: 50566

Where it is

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County: St Clair County, Illinois
Coordinates: 38.6603, -90.1317
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: WM Illinois Renewable Energy LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Status: Operating

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Milam Gas Recovery: FAQ

Where is Milam Gas Recovery?: In St Clair 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 Milam Gas Recovery?: 2 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Milam Gas Recovery?: EIA-860M names WM Illinois Renewable Energy LLC 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 Milam Gas Recovery LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — WM Illinois Renewable Energy LLC 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 "Milam Gas Recovery LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Milam Gas Recovery still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.