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.<\/p>\n
It ranks as the 923rd largest gas plant in the United States. With 103.5 MW, it represents 0.02% of the country\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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