Goodman Energy Center

Goodman Energy Center is a 104 MW natural gas power plant in Ellis County, Kansas, operated by Midwest Energy Inc - (KS). EIA-860M lists 12 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 2008 and 2016.

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
103.5 MW
101.4 MW net summer
Generating units
12
In service
2008–2016
EIA plant ID
56497

Where it is

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County
Ellis County, Kansas
Coordinates
38.9303, -99.3617
Balancing authority
SWPP
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Midwest Energy Inc - (KS)
Primary energy source
Natural gas
Technologies
Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Status
Operating

Every plant Midwest Energy Inc - (KS) reports to EIA →

Goodman Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Goodman Energy Center?
In Ellis 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 Goodman Energy Center?
104 MW of nameplate capacity across 12 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Goodman Energy Center?
EIA-860M names Midwest Energy Inc - (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 Goodman Energy Center LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Midwest Energy Inc - (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 "Goodman 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 Goodman Energy Center still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.