Evergy breaks ground on natural gas plant in Sumner County
By Maya Daniels
Published on May 13, 2026.
Evergy has broken ground for its new natural gas plant in Sumner County, Kansas. The plant is expected to be operational by 2029 and will be named the Chisholm Trail Energy Center. The construction of the plant will represent a significant investment in local infrastructure.
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