In Osborne 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.

7 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names City of Osborne - (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 Osborne LLC?

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

Is Osborne still running?

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

Osborne

Osborne is a 7 MW oil-fired power plant in Osborne County, Kansas, operated by City of Osborne - (KS). EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1957 and 1994.

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: 7.1 MW; 4.6 MW net summer
Generating units: 6
In service: 1957–1994
EIA plant ID: 1315

Where it is

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County: Osborne County, Kansas
Coordinates: 39.442, -98.6903
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Osborne - (KS)
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Standby/Backup

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Petroleum 5 MW, Natural gas 2 MW. It is filed here under Petroleum, the source with the most capacity.

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Osborne: FAQ

Where is Osborne?: In Osborne 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 Osborne?: 7 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Osborne?: EIA-860M names City of Osborne - (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 Osborne LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Osborne - (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 "Osborne LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Osborne still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.