McPherson 3
McPherson 3 is a 116 MW natural gas power plant in McPherson County, Kansas, operated by City of McPherson - (KS). EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside SPP. Its unit entered service in 1998.
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
- 115.6 MW
- 80.2 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 1
- In service
- 1998
- EIA plant ID
- 7515
Where it is
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- County
- McPherson County, Kansas
- Coordinates
- 38.3893, -97.6111
- 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
- Status
- Operating
McPherson 3: FAQ
- Where is McPherson 3?
- 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 3?
- 116 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns McPherson 3?
- 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 3 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 3 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is McPherson 3 still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.