Where is Kennecott Power Plant?

In Salt Lake County, Utah (UT). 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 Kennecott Power Plant?

38 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Kennecott Power Plant?

EIA-860M names Kennecott Utah Copper 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 Kennecott Power Plant LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Kennecott Utah Copper 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 "Kennecott Power Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Kennecott Power Plant still running?

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

Kennecott Power Plant

Kennecott Power Plant is a 38 MW power plant in Salt Lake County, Utah, operated by Kennecott Utah Copper. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1995 and 2010.

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: 38.2 MW; 37.7 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1995–2010
EIA plant ID: 56163

Where it is

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County: Salt Lake County, Utah
Coordinates: 40.7119, -112.1225
Balancing authority: PACE
Sector: Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Kennecott Utah Copper
Primary energy source: Other
Technologies: All Other, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Other 32 MW, Natural gas 6 MW. It is filed here under Other, the source with the most capacity.

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Kennecott Power Plant: FAQ

Where is Kennecott Power Plant?: In Salt Lake County, Utah (UT). 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 Kennecott Power Plant?: 38 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Kennecott Power Plant?: EIA-860M names Kennecott Utah Copper 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 Kennecott Power Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Kennecott Utah Copper 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 "Kennecott Power Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Kennecott Power Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.