Where is Tennessee Eastman Operations?

In Sullivan County, Tennessee (TN). 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 Tennessee Eastman Operations?

194 MW of nameplate capacity across 19 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Tennessee Eastman Operations?

EIA-860M names Eastman Chemical Co-TN Ops 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 Tennessee Eastman Operations LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Eastman Chemical Co-TN Ops 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 "Tennessee Eastman Operations LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Tennessee Eastman Operations still running?

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

Tennessee Eastman Operations

Tennessee Eastman Operations is a 194 MW coal power plant in Sullivan County, Tennessee, operated by Eastman Chemical Co-TN Ops. EIA-860M lists 19 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 1936 and 1994.

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: 194.3 MW; 194.3 MW net summer
Generating units: 19
In service: 1936–1994
EIA plant ID: 50481

Where it is

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County: Sullivan County, Tennessee
Coordinates: 36.5219, -82.5431
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Eastman Chemical Co-TN Ops
Primary energy source: Coal
Technologies: Conventional Steam Coal, Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Coal 111 MW, Natural gas 84 MW. It is filed here under Coal, the source with the most capacity.

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Tennessee Eastman Operations: FAQ

Where is Tennessee Eastman Operations?: In Sullivan County, Tennessee (TN). 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 Tennessee Eastman Operations?: 194 MW of nameplate capacity across 19 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Tennessee Eastman Operations?: EIA-860M names Eastman Chemical Co-TN Ops 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 Tennessee Eastman Operations LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Eastman Chemical Co-TN Ops 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 "Tennessee Eastman Operations LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Tennessee Eastman Operations still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.