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.