Where is Russell Downtown?

In Russell 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 Russell Downtown?

16 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Russell Downtown?

EIA-860M names City of Russell - (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 Russell Downtown LLC?

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

Is Russell Downtown still running?

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

Russell Downtown

Russell Downtown is a 16 MW natural gas power plant in Russell County, Kansas, operated by City of Russell - (KS). EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1971 and 1994.

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: 15.7 MW; 14.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 1971–1994
EIA plant ID: 1319

Where it is

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County: Russell County, Kansas
Coordinates: 38.8933, -98.8569
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Russell - (KS)
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 11 MW, Petroleum 5 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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

Russell Downtown: FAQ

Where is Russell Downtown?: In Russell 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 Russell Downtown?: 16 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Russell Downtown?: EIA-860M names City of Russell - (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 Russell Downtown LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Russell - (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 "Russell Downtown LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Russell Downtown still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.