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COAL POWER PLANTSArcher Daniels Midland Decatur
Archer Daniels Midland Decatur is a 335 MW operating coal power plant in Macon County, Illinois, operated by Archer Daniels Midland Co.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN8 | Conventional Steam Coal | 105 MW | |
| GEN7 | Conventional Steam Coal | 75 MW | |
| GEN2 | Conventional Steam Coal | 31 MW | |
| GEN3 | Conventional Steam Coal | 31 MW | |
| GEN4 | Conventional Steam Coal | 31 MW | |
| GEN5 | Conventional Steam Coal | 31 MW | |
| GEN6 | Conventional Steam Coal | 31 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Archer Daniels Midland Co
- Location
- Macon County, Illinois
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- Industrial CHP
- Capacity
- Operating: 335 MW
- First unit online
- Apr 1987
- EIA plant ID
- 10865
Location
39.8701, -88.8908
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem