Where is Whiting Clean Energy?

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 Whiting Clean Energy?

577 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Whiting Clean Energy?

EIA-860M names BP Alternative Energy 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 Whiting Clean Energy LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — BP Alternative Energy 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 "Whiting Clean Energy LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Whiting Clean Energy still running?

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

Whiting Clean Energy

Whiting Clean Energy is a 577 MW natural gas power plant in Lake County, Indiana, operated by BP Alternative Energy. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service in 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: 576.8 MW; 513 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2002
EIA plant ID: 55259

Where it is

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County: Lake County, Indiana
Coordinates: 41.6739, -87.4775
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: IPP CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: BP Alternative Energy
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating

Every plant BP Alternative Energy reports to EIA →

Whiting Clean Energy: FAQ

Where is Whiting Clean Energy?: 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 Whiting Clean Energy?: 577 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Whiting Clean Energy?: EIA-860M names BP Alternative Energy 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 Whiting Clean Energy LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — BP Alternative Energy 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 "Whiting Clean Energy LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Whiting Clean Energy still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.