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GAS POWER PLANTSShelby Energy County
Shelby Energy County is a 483 MW operating gas power plant in Shelby County, Illinois, operated by Shelby County Energy Center, LLC.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTG1 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 61 MW | |
| CTG2 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 61 MW | |
| CTG3 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 61 MW | |
| CTG4 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 61 MW | |
| CTG5 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 61 MW | |
| CTG6 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 61 MW | |
| CTG7 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 60 MW | |
| CTG8 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 60 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Shelby County Energy Center, LLC
- Location
- Shelby County, Illinois
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Operating: 483 MW
- First unit online
- Jun 2000
- EIA plant ID
- 55237
Location
39.2794, -88.4772
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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