Where is Clay Center?

In Clay County, Kansas (KS). 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 Clay Center?

30 MW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Clay Center?

EIA-860M names City of Clay Center - (KS) 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 Clay Center LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Clay Center - (KS) 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 "Clay Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Clay Center still running?

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

Clay Center

Clay Center is a 30 MW oil-fired power plant in Clay County, Kansas, operated by City of Clay Center - (KS). EIA-860M lists 8 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1948 and 2005.

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: 29.9 MW; 29.7 MW net summer
Generating units: 8
In service: 1948–2005
EIA plant ID: 1270

Where it is

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County: Clay County, Kansas
Coordinates: 39.374, -97.1272
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Clay Center - (KS)
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Natural Gas Steam Turbine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Petroleum 22 MW, Natural gas 8 MW. It is filed here under Petroleum, the source with the most capacity.

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Clay Center: FAQ

Where is Clay Center?: In Clay County, Kansas (KS). 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 Clay Center?: 30 MW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Clay Center?: EIA-860M names City of Clay Center - (KS) 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 Clay Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Clay Center - (KS) 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 "Clay Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Clay Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.