James River Power Station
James River Power Station is a 198 MW natural gas power plant in Greene County, Missouri, operated by City Utilities of Springfield - (MO). EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1989 and 1992.
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
- 197.5 MW
- 155 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 2
- In service
- 1989–1992
- EIA plant ID
- 2161
Where it is
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- County
- Greene County, Missouri
- Coordinates
- 37.1086, -93.2619
- Balancing authority
- SWPP
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- City Utilities of Springfield - (MO)
- Primary energy source
- Natural gas
- Technologies
- Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
- Status
- Operating
Every plant City Utilities of Springfield - (MO) reports to EIA →
James River Power Station: FAQ
- Where is James River Power Station?
- In Greene 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 James River Power Station?
- 198 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns James River Power Station?
- EIA-860M names City Utilities of Springfield - (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 James River Power Station LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City Utilities of Springfield - (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 "James River Power Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is James River Power Station still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.