Where is McPherson 2?

In McPherson 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 McPherson 2?

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

Who owns McPherson 2?

EIA-860M names City of McPherson - (KS) 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 McPherson 2 LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of McPherson - (KS) 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 "McPherson 2 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is McPherson 2 still running?

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

McPherson 2

McPherson 2 is a 215 MW natural gas power plant in McPherson County, Kansas, operated by City of McPherson - (KS). EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1973 and 1979.

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: 214.8 MW; 154.3 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1973–1979
EIA plant ID: 1305

Where it is

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County: McPherson County, Kansas
Coordinates: 38.3634, -97.6833
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of McPherson - (KS)
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 144 MW, Petroleum 71 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant City of McPherson - (KS) reports to EIA →

McPherson 2: FAQ

Where is McPherson 2?: In McPherson 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 McPherson 2?: 215 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns McPherson 2?: EIA-860M names City of McPherson - (KS) 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 McPherson 2 LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of McPherson - (KS) 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 "McPherson 2 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is McPherson 2 still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.