Indiana Harbor West

Indiana Harbor West is a 127 MW natural gas power plant in Lake County, Indiana, operated by Cleveland Cliffs. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1959 and 2002.

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
127 MW
68 MW net summer
Generating units
3
In service
1959–2002
EIA plant ID
10397

Where it is

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County
Lake County, Indiana
Coordinates
41.6638, -87.4523
Balancing authority
MISO
Sector
Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Cleveland Cliffs
Primary energy source
Natural gas
Technologies
Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Status
Operating (2) · Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (1)

Every plant Cleveland Cliffs reports to EIA →

Indiana Harbor West: FAQ

Where is Indiana Harbor West?
In Lake 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 Indiana Harbor West?
127 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Indiana Harbor West?
EIA-860M names Cleveland Cliffs 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 Indiana Harbor West LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Cleveland Cliffs 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 "Indiana Harbor West LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Indiana Harbor West still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.