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GAS POWER PLANTSKYMEA Energy Center I
KYMEA Energy Center I is a 75.2 MW under construction gas power plant in Hopkins County, Kentucky, operated by Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency.
Plant statusUnder construction
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (current stage)
- OperatingTarget Jun 2027 (not yet reached)
- Closed (not yet reached)
Planned start of operation reported to EIA: Jun 2027.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 19 MW | Under construction (over 50%) |
| 2 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 19 MW | Under construction (over 50%) |
| 3 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 19 MW | Under construction (over 50%) |
| 4 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 19 MW | Under construction (over 50%) |
Plant details
- Operator
- Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency
- Location
- Hopkins County, Kentucky
- Balancing authority
- LGEE
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Under construction: 75.2 MW
- EIA plant ID
- 68453
Location
37.3197, -87.5511
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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