Where is Lake Road (MO)?

In Buchanan County, Missouri (MO). 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 Lake Road (MO)?

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

Who owns Lake Road (MO)?

EIA-860M names Evergy Missouri West 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 Lake Road (MO) LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Evergy Missouri West 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 "Lake Road (MO) LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Lake Road (MO) still running?

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

Lake Road (MO)

Lake Road (MO) is a 278 MW natural gas power plant in Buchanan County, Missouri, operated by Evergy Missouri West. EIA-860M lists 7 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1950 and 1990.

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: 278.4 MW; 231.9 MW net summer
Generating units: 7
In service: 1950–1990
EIA plant ID: 2098

Where it is

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County: Buchanan County, Missouri
Coordinates: 39.7246, -94.8773
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Evergy Missouri West
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Natural Gas Steam Turbine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 236 MW, Petroleum 43 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant Evergy Missouri West reports to EIA →

Lake Road (MO): FAQ

Where is Lake Road (MO)?: In Buchanan County, Missouri (MO). 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 Lake Road (MO)?: 278 MW of nameplate capacity across 7 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Lake Road (MO)?: EIA-860M names Evergy Missouri West 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 Lake Road (MO) LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Evergy Missouri West 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 "Lake Road (MO) LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Lake Road (MO) still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.