In Faribault County, Minnesota (MN). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

9 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names City of Wells - (MN) 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 Wells IC LLC?

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

Is Wells IC still running?

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

Wells IC

Wells IC is a 9 MW natural gas power plant in Faribault County, Minnesota, operated by City of Wells - (MN). EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1953 and 2022.

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: 9 MW; 8.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 1953–2022
EIA plant ID: 2020

Where it is

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County: Faribault County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 43.7445, -93.7241
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Wells - (MN)
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 7 MW, Petroleum 2 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant City of Wells - (MN) reports to EIA →

Wells IC: FAQ

Where is Wells IC?: In Faribault County, Minnesota (MN). 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 Wells IC?: 9 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Wells IC?: EIA-860M names City of Wells - (MN) 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 Wells IC LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Wells - (MN) 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 "Wells IC LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Wells IC still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.