Where is Emporia Energy Center?

In Lyon 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 Emporia Energy Center?

730 MW of nameplate capacity across 7 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Emporia Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Evergy Kansas Central, 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 Emporia Energy Center LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Evergy Kansas Central, 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 "Emporia 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 Emporia Energy Center still running?

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

Emporia Energy Center

Emporia Energy Center is a 730 MW natural gas power plant in Lyon County, Kansas, operated by Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. EIA-860M lists 7 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 2008 and 2009.

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: 730.2 MW; 668.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 7
In service: 2008–2009
EIA plant ID: 56502

Where it is

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County: Lyon County, Kansas
Coordinates: 38.4459, -96.0653
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Evergy Kansas Central, Inc
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

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Emporia Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Emporia Energy Center?: In Lyon 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 Emporia Energy Center?: 730 MW of nameplate capacity across 7 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Emporia Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Evergy Kansas Central, 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 Emporia Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Evergy Kansas Central, 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 "Emporia 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 Emporia Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.