In Garfield County, Nebraska (NE). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

4 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names City of Burwell - (NE) 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 Burwell LLC?

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

Is Burwell still running?

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

Burwell

Burwell is a 4 MW oil-fired power plant in Garfield County, Nebraska, operated by City of Burwell - (NE). EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1955 and 1972.

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: 3.9 MW; 3.9 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 1955–1972
EIA plant ID: 2222

Where it is

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County: Garfield County, Nebraska
Coordinates: 41.7803, -99.1361
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Burwell - (NE)
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating (3) · Standby/Backup (1)

Every plant City of Burwell - (NE) reports to EIA →

Burwell: FAQ

Where is Burwell?: In Garfield County, Nebraska (NE). 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 Burwell?: 4 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Burwell?: EIA-860M names City of Burwell - (NE) 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 Burwell LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Burwell - (NE) 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 "Burwell LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Burwell still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.