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GAS POWER PLANTSEmpire Energy Center
Empire Energy Center is a 379 MW operating gas power plant in Jasper County, Missouri, operated by Empire District Electric Co.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 129 MW | |
| 2 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 129 MW | |
| 3 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 61 MW | |
| 4 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 61 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Empire District Electric Co
- Location
- Jasper County, Missouri
- Balancing authority
- SWPP
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 379 MW
- First unit online
- Mar 1978
- EIA plant ID
- 6223
Location
37.1385, -94.1041
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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