Where is Roquette America?

In Lee 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 Roquette America?

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

Who owns Roquette America?

EIA-860M names Roquette America 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 Roquette America LLC?

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

Is Roquette America still running?

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

Roquette America

Roquette America is a 84 MW natural gas power plant in Lee County, Iowa, operated by Roquette America. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 2004 and 2007.

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: 84.4 MW; 80 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2004–2007
EIA plant ID: 57953

Where it is

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County: Lee County, Iowa
Coordinates: 40.3892, -91.3942
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Roquette America
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle, Petroleum Coke
Status: Operating (2) · Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 50 MW, Petroleum 34 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Roquette America: FAQ

Where is Roquette America?: In Lee 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 Roquette America?: 84 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Roquette America?: EIA-860M names Roquette America 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 Roquette America LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Roquette America 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 "Roquette America LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Roquette America still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.