Essex
Essex is a 121 MW natural gas power plant in Stoddard County, Missouri, operated by Associated Electric Coop, Inc. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 1999.
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
- 121.2 MW
- 104 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 1
- In service
- 1999
- EIA plant ID
- 7749
Where it is
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- County
- Stoddard County, Missouri
- Coordinates
- 36.8682, -89.8402
- Balancing authority
- AECI
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Associated Electric Coop, Inc
- Primary energy source
- Natural gas
- Technologies
- Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
- Status
- Operating
Essex: FAQ
- Where is Essex?
- In Stoddard 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 Essex?
- 121 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Essex?
- EIA-860M names Associated Electric Coop, Inc 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 Essex LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Associated Electric Coop, Inc 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 "Essex LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Essex still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.