Where is Delaware City Plant?

In New Castle County, Delaware (DE). 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 Delaware City Plant?

324 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Delaware City Plant?

EIA-860M names Delaware City Refining Company LLC 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 Delaware City Plant LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Delaware City Refining Company LLC 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 "Delaware City Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Delaware City Plant still running?

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

Delaware City Plant

Delaware City Plant is a 324 MW natural gas power plant in New Castle County, Delaware, operated by Delaware City Refining Company LLC. EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 1956 and 2000.

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: 324 MW; 265 MW net summer
Generating units: 6
In service: 1956–2000
EIA plant ID: 52193

Where it is

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County: New Castle County, Delaware
Coordinates: 39.5871, -75.6343
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Delaware City Refining Company LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Other Gases
Status: Operating (5) · Standby/Backup (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 184 MW, Other 140 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Delaware City Plant: FAQ

Where is Delaware City Plant?: In New Castle County, Delaware (DE). 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 Delaware City Plant?: 324 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Delaware City Plant?: EIA-860M names Delaware City Refining Company LLC 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 Delaware City Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Delaware City Refining Company LLC 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 "Delaware City Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Delaware City Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.