Where is Sabetha Power Plant?

In Nemaha 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 Sabetha Power Plant?

22 MW of nameplate capacity across 11 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Sabetha Power Plant?

EIA-860M names City of Sabetha - (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 Sabetha Power Plant LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Sabetha - (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 "Sabetha 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 Sabetha Power Plant still running?

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

Sabetha Power Plant

Sabetha Power Plant is a 22 MW oil-fired power plant in Nemaha County, Kansas, operated by City of Sabetha - (KS). EIA-860M lists 11 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1947 and 2001.

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: 21.8 MW; 18.7 MW net summer
Generating units: 11
In service: 1947–2001
EIA plant ID: 1320

Where it is

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County: Nemaha County, Kansas
Coordinates: 39.9049, -95.8034
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Sabetha - (KS)
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Petroleum 17 MW, Natural gas 4 MW. It is filed here under Petroleum, the source with the most capacity.

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Sabetha Power Plant: FAQ

Where is Sabetha Power Plant?: In Nemaha 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 Sabetha Power Plant?: 22 MW of nameplate capacity across 11 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Sabetha Power Plant?: EIA-860M names City of Sabetha - (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 Sabetha Power Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Sabetha - (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 "Sabetha 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 Sabetha Power Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.