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GAS POWER PLANTSGreat Bend - Midwest Energy
Great Bend - Midwest Energy is a 10.0 MW retired gas power plant in Barton County, Kansas, operated by Midwest Energy Inc - (KS).
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingJan 1947 (completed)
- ClosedDec 2013 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 3.0 MW | Retired |
| 6 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 3.0 MW | Retired |
| 1 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 1.0 MW | Retired |
| 2 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 1.0 MW | Retired |
| 3 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 1.0 MW | Retired |
| 4 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 1.0 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Midwest Energy Inc - (KS)
- Location
- Barton County, Kansas
- Balancing authority
- SWPP
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Retired: 10.0 MW
- First unit online
- Jan 1947
- EIA plant ID
- 1334
Location
38.3708, -98.7831
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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