Archer Daniels Midland Des Moines
Archer Daniels Midland Des Moines is a 8 MW natural gas power plant in Polk County, Iowa, operated by Archer Daniels Midland Co. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside MISO. Its unit entered service in 1988.
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
- 7.9 MW
- 7.9 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 1
- In service
- 1988
- EIA plant ID
- 10861
Where it is
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- County
- Polk County, Iowa
- Coordinates
- 41.6244, -93.5845
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- Industrial CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Archer Daniels Midland Co
- Primary energy source
- Natural gas
- Technologies
- Natural Gas Steam Turbine
- Status
- Operating
Archer Daniels Midland Des Moines: FAQ
- Where is Archer Daniels Midland Des Moines?
- In Polk 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 Archer Daniels Midland Des Moines?
- 8 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Archer Daniels Midland Des Moines?
- EIA-860M names Archer Daniels Midland Co 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 Archer Daniels Midland Des Moines LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Archer Daniels Midland Co 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 "Archer Daniels Midland Des Moines LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Archer Daniels Midland Des Moines still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.