United States

Gordon Evans Energy Center — 378 MW Natural Gas

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Gordon Evans Energy Center is a 378 MW gas power plant located in United States of America. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
378 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2000

Year online

Owner
Evergy Kansas South Inc

Operator

Location
37.79, -97.52

Coordinates

Insights

#1,016
largest in United States of America
#2,025
largest Natural Gas worldwide
#5,456
largest worldwide
2000
1 yrs newer than avg
1
operated by Evergy Kansas South…
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plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
378 MW
Commissioned
2000
Status
Operational
Owner
Evergy Kansas South Inc
Country
United States
Coordinates
37.790, -97.522

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
730,137 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
21,904,117 t

over ~30 yrs

Intensity
490 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

158,725
cars / year
97,352
homes / year
33,188,056
trees to offset

Indicative estimate from standard life-cycle emission and capacity factors — not a measured figure. Open calculator

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About this plant

The Gordon Evans Energy Center is an important power generation facility situated in the United States, precisely at coordinates 37.7903° N, -97.5217° W. With a capacity of 378 MW, this gas-fired power plant plays a vital role in the region’s energy landscape, supporting local electricity needs and contributing to the overall energy mix of the country. Owned and operated by Evergy Kansas South Inc, the facility utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel, with oil available as a secondary option. This flexibility allows the Gordon Evans Energy Center to adjust operations based on demand fluctuations and enhances its responsiveness to market conditions. The plant, commissioned in 2000, employs advanced gas turbine technology, which enables efficient energy generation while minimizing environmental impact. As the United States focuses on reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to a more sustainable energy future, gas plants like Gordon Evans are essential for providing reliable baseload power while integrating more renewable sources into the grid. The significance of this power plant extends beyond local communities, as it also aligns with national energy policies aimed at ensuring energy security and sustainability.

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