How many oil-fired power plants are planned in Kansas?

5, for 33 MW of nameplate capacity. These are generators developers have reported to EIA, not generators that exist.

What do the status letters mean?

EIA files each planned generator under a status: regulatory approvals pending, under construction at or below half complete, under construction more than half complete, construction complete but not yet in commercial operation, or planned but not yet started. Each row shows its own.

Do these projects always get built?

No. EIA keeps a separate Canceled or Postponed sheet, and projects move between the sheets month to month. This page is the Planned sheet for 2026-07 and nothing more.

Planned oil-fired power plants in Kansas

What EIA-860M's Planned sheet says is coming in Kansas: 5 oil-fired power plants totalling 33 MW, each with the in-service year its developer reported and the construction status EIA records. A planned project is not a built one.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Planned projects: 5; 13 generating units
Proposed capacity: 33 MW
Earliest in-service year: 2026
Latest in-service year: 2028

Map of planned oil-fired power plants in Kansas

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List of planned oil-fired power plants in Kansas

Planned oil-fired power plants in Kansas

WamegoPetroleum Liquids	City of Wamego - (KS)	Pottawatomie	9	3	2026	Construction complete
IolaPetroleum Liquids	City of Iola - (KS)	Allen	8	4	2026	Under construction
Chanute 1Petroleum Liquids	City of Chanute (KS)	Neosho	6.6	3	2026	Under construction
BellevillePetroleum Liquids	City of Belleville - (KS)	Republic	6	2	2026	Under construction
Public Works GenerationPetroleum Liquids	City of Wamego - (KS)	Pottawatomie	3	1	2026	Construction complete

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Planned oil-fired power plants in Kansas: FAQ

How many oil-fired power plants are planned in Kansas?: 5, for 33 MW of nameplate capacity. These are generators developers have reported to EIA, not generators that exist.
What do the status letters mean?: EIA files each planned generator under a status: regulatory approvals pending, under construction at or below half complete, under construction more than half complete, construction complete but not yet in commercial operation, or planned but not yet started. Each row shows its own.
Do these projects always get built?: No. EIA keeps a separate Canceled or Postponed sheet, and projects move between the sheets month to month. This page is the Planned sheet for 2026-07 and nothing more.