POET Biorefining - Gowrie

POET Biorefining - Gowrie is a 5 MW natural gas power plant in Webster County, Iowa, operated by POET Biorefining - Gowrie. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside MISO. Its unit entered service in 2018.

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
5 MW
5 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2018
EIA plant ID
63923

Where it is

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County
Webster County, Iowa
Coordinates
42.3198, -94.2873
Balancing authority
MISO
Sector
Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
POET Biorefining - Gowrie
Primary energy source
Natural gas
Technologies
Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Status
Operating

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POET Biorefining - Gowrie: FAQ

Where is POET Biorefining - Gowrie?
In Webster 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 POET Biorefining - Gowrie?
5 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns POET Biorefining - Gowrie?
EIA-860M names POET Biorefining - Gowrie 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 POET Biorefining - Gowrie LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — POET Biorefining - Gowrie 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 "POET Biorefining - Gowrie LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is POET Biorefining - Gowrie still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.