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GAS POWER PLANTSMEPI GT Facility
MEPI GT Facility is a 302 MW retired gas power plant in Massac County, Illinois, operated by Midwest Electric Power Inc.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingOct 1974 (completed)
- ClosedAug 2022 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 65 MW | Retired |
| 2 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 65 MW | Retired |
| 3 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 65 MW | Retired |
| 4 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 54 MW | Retired |
| 5 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 54 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Midwest Electric Power Inc
- Location
- Massac County, Illinois
- Balancing authority
- GLHB
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Retired: 302 MW
- First unit online
- Oct 1974
- EIA plant ID
- 7858
Location
37.2175, -88.8661
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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