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The 440 MW plant will help meet Missouri’s growing energy needs and support reliability.
KANSAS CITY, MO., March 26, 2025 -- Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVRG) will invest in developing a 440 megawatt (MW) natural gas plant to be built in Missouri’s Nodaway County. The simple-cycle natural gas plant is the final plant announcement as part of a three-plant project, with two others in Kansas announced at the end of last year. All three plants are expected to begin operations in 2029 and 2030.
“These natural gas plants are not only an investment in the future of Missouri, but also a significant investment in the community,” said David Campbell, Evergy President, and Chief Executive Officer. “Missouri recently passed Senate Bill 4, which includes provisions that make investment in Missouri’s energy infrastructure competitive with other states and enables projects like new power plants. This new resource helps meet growing energy demand and the area’s regional economy.”
The natural gas plant will be a major investment in the state’s energy infrastructure that is anticipated to serve customers for 40 years. During construction, more than 200 construction jobs are anticipated, along with a minimum of five to ten permanent skilled craft jobs once the plant is operational.
“This investment represents Evergy’s commitment to diverse energy sources that create a balance of affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy,” Campbell said. “We are pleased to make this investment to serve our region for decades to come.”
On March 13, Evergy filed an update to its 20-year plan with the Missouri Public Service Commission, detailing the company’s strategy for meeting customers’ energy needs. The plan, which includes this natural gas plant to be built south of Maryville in Nodaway County, maps out a responsible power generation path as Evergy prepares for growing energy demand to ensure customers’ needs are met today and in the future.
Virtual Public Hearing
Evergy has asked the Missouri Public Service Commission to evaluate the need for the new power plant in Nodaway County and for 50% of each new plant in Kansas to serve customers in Evergy’s Missouri West service area. On Tuesday, April 1, at12:00 PM CT – via WebEx, the Missouri Public Service Commission will host a virtual public hearing to provide members of the public an opportunity to learn more about the proposed power plants, ask questions and provide testimony that will become part of the MPSC’s record. Information about how to participate or listen to the virtual public hearing is available at this link www.evergy.com/missourihearing.
About Evergy
Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVRG), serves 1.7 million customers in Kansas and Missouri. Evergy’s mission is to empower a better future. Our focus remains on producing, transmitting and delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for the benefit of our stakeholders. Today, about half of Evergy’s power comes from carbon-free sources, creating more reliable energy with less impact to the environment. We value innovation and adaptability to give our customers better ways to manage their energy use, to create a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees, and to add value for our investors. Headquartered in Kansas City, our employees are active members of the communities we serve.
For more information about Evergy, visit us at www.evergy.com.
Media Contact:
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Investor Contact:
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