# Turtle Creek

SPP asset profile · https://askthegrid.com/assets/facilities/turtle-creek

## Current generation inventory

EIA plant 64547 · Inventory reporting month: 2026-08.

- natural gas: 528 MW operating nameplate
- Capacity basis: operating_generator_nameplate_mw
- Source inventory: [EIA-860M workbook (preliminary)](https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia860m/xls/august_generator2026.xlsx)
- Inventory retrieved: 2026-10-10T02:12:40.665346+00:00
- Filed coordinate (longitude, latitude): -96.16831, 41.092238
- OSM extract: 2026-10-08T20:21:06Z
- OSM mapped edit: 2026-01-14 20:55:06+00:00
- Map prepared: 2026-10-10T02:28:20.188389+00:00

Battery power (MW) and stored energy (MWh) are separate measures. Shared physical-site membership does not establish electrical connectivity, settlement or a common export limit.

## Reviewed overview

Turtle Creek Station is a natural gas peaking plant owned by the Omaha Public Power District near South 168th Street and Fairview Road in Sarpy County, Nebraska. Its first two Siemens simple-cycle combustion turbines became operational in June 2025, providing about 450 MW. Zachry Group handled engineering and construction. The station supports OPPD's territory and the Southwest Power Pool, and a third turbine is planned.

## Reviewed metrics

- **Nameplate capacity:** 528 MW — Canonical EIA plant baseline.
- **Registry anchor:** Plant 64547 — plant-64547

## Facts

- **Technology:** Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
- **Operator:** Omaha Public Power District (OPPD)
- **Operating status:** Operating

## Related parties

- **Owner / operator:** Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) — owner ([source](https://www.oppd.com))
- **EPC contractor:** Zachry Group — EPC contractor
- **Equipment supplier:** Siemens Energy — turbine supplier ([source](https://www.siemens-energy.com))

## Sources

- [oppdlistens.us.engagementhq.com](https://oppdlistens.us.engagementhq.com/turtle-creek-station) — oppdlistens.us.engagementhq.com · public_source — Source retained for exact-record publication review.
- [publicpower.org](https://www.publicpower.org/periodical/article/oppd-awards-contract-design-and-construction-new-power-plants) — publicpower.org · public_source — Source retained for exact-record publication review.

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Canonical page: https://askthegrid.com/assets/facilities/turtle-creek
Website: [Omaha Public Power District (OPPD)](https://www.oppd.com)

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