Where is Higginsville?

In Lafayette 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 Higginsville?

52 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Higginsville?

EIA-860M names City of Higginsville - (MO) 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 Higginsville LLC?

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

Is Higginsville still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Higginsville

Higginsville is a 52 MW natural gas power plant in Lafayette County, Missouri, operated by City of Higginsville - (MO). EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1945 and 2004.

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: 51.6 MW; 47.2 MW net summer
Generating units: 6
In service: 1945–2004
EIA plant ID: 2131

Where it is

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County: Lafayette County, Missouri
Coordinates: 39.0733, -93.7147
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Higginsville - (MO)
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (3) · Operating (3)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 40 MW, Petroleum 12 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Higginsville: FAQ

Where is Higginsville?: In Lafayette 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 Higginsville?: 52 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Higginsville?: EIA-860M names City of Higginsville - (MO) 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 Higginsville LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Higginsville - (MO) 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 "Higginsville LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Higginsville still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.