294 MW Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle (290 MW) + Petroleum Liquids (4 MW) operating in Comanche, OK — Southwest Power Pool
294 MW
Nameplate Capacity
4
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle + Petroleum Liquids
1962
Operating Since
Coordinates
34.5435, -98.3240
County
Comanche, OK
Owner data does not fully agree across sources.
EIA typically reports the operating utility, while GEM resolves to the financial owner or parent corporation. Both can be correct.
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Public Service Co of Oklahoma | Public Service Company of Oklahoma | — |
| Owner(s) | Public Service Co of Oklahoma | American Electric Power Company | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Comanche power plant, located in Comanche County, Oklahoma, has a total capacity of 294 MW across four generators. The plant primarily runs on natural gas, utilizing natural gas-fired combined cycle technology, but also has the capability to use petroleum liquids. It is considered a hybrid plant. The facility began operating in 1962 and is owned by American Electric Power Company, with Public Service Co of Oklahoma acting as the operator.
Comanche operates within the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) balancing authority and the MRO NERC region. In the most recent year with available data, the plant generated 500,643 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 19.4%. Comanche is ranked as the 20th largest power plant in Oklahoma out of 26, and nationally it is ranked 649th out of 945 plants. There has been one recent news article related to the plant, categorized under hazards.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
MRO
Balancing Authority
Southwest Power Pool
Grid Voltage
138 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
59.5K MWh
Latest Month
500.6K MWh
Annual Generation
19.4%
Capacity Factor
No financial data available for this plant.
Point of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
Comanche · 138 kV
Substation Distance
0 km
Operator
Public Service Company of Oklahoma
Coord Source
OSM spatial
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
SPP
LMP Node
CSWCOMANCHE1
Pricing Hub
SPP South Hub
Node Source
Curated node match
Red Flag Warning: Grant; Kay; Garfield; Noble; Blaine; Kingfisher; Logan; Payne; Caddo; Canadian; Oklahoma; Lincoln; G
Red Flag Warning issued March 21 at 12:09PM CDT until March 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Joe Burrel Lyons Obituary (2026) - Comanche, OK - Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home in Marlow
Joe Lyons Obituary Joe Burrel Lyons, a cherished soul known for his loving nature, kind heart, and handy skills, passed away peacefully in...
Joe B. Newton Obituary (2026) - Comanche, OK - Whitt Funeral Home & Oakcrest Cremation Center
Joe Newton Obituary Joe B. Newton was born September 26, 1936 in Rush Springs, Oklahoma to George "Buster" Washington and Betty Pearl...
Lenora Jean "Jeanie" Strus Obituary (2026) - Comanche, OK - Whitt Funeral Home & Oakcrest Cremation Center
Lenora Strus Obituary Comanche resident Lenora "Jeanie" Jean Strus was born October 12, 1952 in Durant, Oklahoma to Murray and Lucille...
Last updated 2026-03-21
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