Where is Lakefield Junction?

In Martin County, Minnesota (MN). 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 Lakefield Junction?

538 MW of nameplate capacity across 7 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Lakefield Junction?

EIA-860M names Great River 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 Lakefield Junction LLC?

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

Is Lakefield Junction still running?

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

Lakefield Junction

Lakefield Junction is a 538 MW natural gas power plant in Martin County, Minnesota, operated by Great River Energy. EIA-860M lists 7 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 2001 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: 537.8 MW; 499.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 7
In service: 2001–2002
EIA plant ID: 7925

Where it is

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County: Martin County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 43.7984, -94.8414
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Great River Energy
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating (6) · Standby/Backup (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 536 MW, Petroleum 2 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant Great River Energy reports to EIA →

Lakefield Junction: FAQ

Where is Lakefield Junction?: In Martin County, Minnesota (MN). 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 Lakefield Junction?: 538 MW of nameplate capacity across 7 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Lakefield Junction?: EIA-860M names Great River 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 Lakefield Junction LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Great River 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 "Lakefield Junction LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Lakefield Junction still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.