Where is Empire Energy Center?

In Jasper 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 Empire Energy Center?

379 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Empire Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Empire District Electric Co 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 Empire Energy Center LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Empire District Electric Co 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 "Empire Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Empire Energy Center still running?

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

Empire Energy Center

Empire Energy Center is a 379 MW natural gas power plant in Jasper County, Missouri, operated by Empire District Electric Co. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1978 and 2003.

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: 379 MW; 244 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 1978–2003
EIA plant ID: 6223

Where it is

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County: Jasper County, Missouri
Coordinates: 37.1385, -94.1041
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Empire District Electric Co
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

Every plant Empire District Electric Co reports to EIA →

Empire Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Empire Energy Center?: In Jasper 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 Empire Energy Center?: 379 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Empire Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Empire District Electric Co 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 Empire Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Empire District Electric Co 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 "Empire Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Empire Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.