Where is Russell Energy Center?

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 Energy Center?

15 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Russell Energy Center?

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 Energy Center 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 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 Russell Energy Center still running?

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

Russell Energy Center

Russell Energy Center is a 15 MW natural gas power plant in Russell County, Kansas, operated by City of Russell - (KS). EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service in 2002.

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 MW; 12 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2002
EIA plant ID: 7930

Where it is

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County: Russell County, Kansas
Coordinates: 38.8997, -98.8394
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 Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

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

Russell Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Russell Energy Center?: 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 Energy Center?: 15 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Russell Energy Center?: 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 Energy Center 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 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 Russell Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.