Where is Wellington 1?

In Sumner 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 Wellington 1?

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

Who owns Wellington 1?

EIA-860M names City of Wellington - (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 Wellington 1 LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Wellington - (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 "Wellington 1 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Wellington 1 still running?

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

Wellington 1

Wellington 1 is a 24 MW natural gas power plant in Sumner County, Kansas, operated by City of Wellington - (KS). EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1972 and 2004.

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: 24 MW; 23.5 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1972–2004
EIA plant ID: 1330

Where it is

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County: Sumner County, Kansas
Coordinates: 37.2614, -97.4057
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

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

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 20 MW, Petroleum 4 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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

Wellington 1: FAQ

Where is Wellington 1?: In Sumner 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 Wellington 1?: 24 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Wellington 1?: EIA-860M names City of Wellington - (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 Wellington 1 LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Wellington - (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 "Wellington 1 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Wellington 1 still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.