Gordon Evans Energy Center

Gordon Evans Energy Center is a 378 MW natural gas power plant in Sedgwick County, Kansas, operated by Evergy Kansas South, Inc. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1969 and 2001.

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
378 MW
344.4 MW net summer
Generating units
4
In service
1969–2001
EIA plant ID
1240

Where it is

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County
Sedgwick County, Kansas
Coordinates
37.7903, -97.5217
Balancing authority
SWPP
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Evergy Kansas South, Inc
Primary energy source
Natural gas
Technologies
Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Petroleum Liquids
Status
Operating (3) · Standby/Backup (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 375 MW, Petroleum 3 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Gordon Evans Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Gordon Evans Energy Center?
In Sedgwick County, Kansas (KS). 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 Gordon Evans Energy Center?
378 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Gordon Evans Energy Center?
EIA-860M names Evergy Kansas South, Inc 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 Gordon Evans Energy Center LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Evergy Kansas South, Inc 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 "Gordon Evans Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Gordon Evans Energy Center still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.