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GAS POWER PLANTSMcNew Generating Station
McNew Generating Station is a 765 MW approved gas power plant in Reno County, Kansas, operated by Evergy Kansas Central, Inc.
Plant statusConsented
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (current stage)
- Construction (not yet reached)
- OperatingTarget Jan 2030 (not yet reached)
- Closed (not yet reached)
Planned start of operation reported to EIA: Jan 2030.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCN1 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 765 MW | Approved, construction not started |
Plant details
- Operator
- Evergy Kansas Central, Inc
- Location
- Reno County, Kansas
- Balancing authority
- SWPP
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Approved: 765 MW
- EIA plant ID
- 68295
Location
38.0060, -97.9217
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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