Cargill Corn Milling Division

Cargill Corn Milling Division is a 40 MW natural gas power plant in Monroe County, Iowa, operated by Cargill Inc North America Sweetners. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service in 1952.

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
40 MW
36.7 MW net summer
Generating units
2
In service
1952
EIA plant ID
10855

Where it is

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County
Monroe County, Iowa
Coordinates
41.1386, -92.6467
Balancing authority
MISO
Sector
Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Cargill Inc North America Sweetners
Primary energy source
Natural gas
Technologies
Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Status
Standby/Backup (1) · Operating (1)

Every plant Cargill Inc North America Sweetners reports to EIA →

Cargill Corn Milling Division: FAQ

Where is Cargill Corn Milling Division?
In Monroe County, Iowa (IA). 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 Cargill Corn Milling Division?
40 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Cargill Corn Milling Division?
EIA-860M names Cargill Inc North America Sweetners 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 Cargill Corn Milling Division LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Cargill Inc North America Sweetners 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 "Cargill Corn Milling Division LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Cargill Corn Milling Division still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.