Goodman Energy Center— 103.5 MW Natural Gas
Goodman Energy Center is a 103.5 MW gas-fired power plant located in Kansas, United States, operated by Midwest Energy Inc since its commissioning in 2010. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to the state's gas-fired generation capacity. It ranks as the 923rd largest gas plant in the United States. With 103.5 MW, it represents 0.02% of the country’s total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The United States has 1,883 gas plants with a combined capacity of 592,244 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, Goodman Energy Center is about 2.4% the size. Natural gas plays a growing role in Kansas's energy mix, providing a flexible and cleaner alternative to coal. The facility helps meet local energy demands while supporting a transition to lower emissions. It is situated approximately 30 miles southwest of Topeka in the northeastern part of Kansas.
16 years old
United States of America, North America
- 2,070. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,869 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,241 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
16 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Midwest Energy Inc operates 3 plants totalling 124 MW
16 plants within 100 km, 838 MW combined
Nearest plant: Fort Hays State University Wind Farm (7.3 km)
Location
Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy Profile
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