Where is AES Petersburg?

In Pike County, Indiana (IN). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is AES Petersburg?

1 GW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns AES Petersburg?

EIA-860M names AES Indiana as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as AES Petersburg LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — AES Indiana here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "AES Petersburg LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is AES Petersburg still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

AES Petersburg

AES Petersburg is a 1 GW coal power plant in Pike County, Indiana, operated by AES Indiana. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1967 and 1986.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 1,349.9 MW; 1,066.2 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 1967–1986
EIA plant ID: 994

Where it is

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County: Pike County, Indiana
Coordinates: 38.5281, -87.2525
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: AES Indiana
Primary energy source: Coal
Technologies: Conventional Steam Coal, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Coal 1 GW, Petroleum 8 MW. It is filed here under Coal, the source with the most capacity.

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AES Petersburg: FAQ

Where is AES Petersburg?: In Pike County, Indiana (IN). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is AES Petersburg?: 1 GW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns AES Petersburg?: EIA-860M names AES Indiana as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as AES Petersburg LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — AES Indiana here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "AES Petersburg LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is AES Petersburg still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.