Where is Gowanus Gas Turbines Generating?

In Kings County, New York (NY). 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 Gowanus Gas Turbines Generating?

640 MW of nameplate capacity across 32 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Gowanus Gas Turbines Generating?

EIA-860M names Astoria Generating Company, L.P. 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 Gowanus Gas Turbines Generating LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Astoria Generating Company, L.P. 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 "Gowanus Gas Turbines Generating LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Gowanus Gas Turbines Generating still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Gowanus Gas Turbines Generating

Gowanus Gas Turbines Generating is a 640 MW natural gas power plant in Kings County, New York, operated by Astoria Generating Company, L.P.. EIA-860M lists 32 generating units here, inside NYISO. Its units entered service in 1971.

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: 640 MW; 580.2 MW net summer
Generating units: 32
In service: 1971
EIA plant ID: 2494

Where it is

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County: Kings County, New York
Coordinates: 40.6635, -74.0051
Balancing authority: NYIS
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Astoria Generating Company, L.P.
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (17) · Operating (15)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 320 MW, Petroleum 320 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Gowanus Gas Turbines Generating: FAQ

Where is Gowanus Gas Turbines Generating?: In Kings County, New York (NY). 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 Gowanus Gas Turbines Generating?: 640 MW of nameplate capacity across 32 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Gowanus Gas Turbines Generating?: EIA-860M names Astoria Generating Company, L.P. 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 Gowanus Gas Turbines Generating LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Astoria Generating Company, L.P. 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 "Gowanus Gas Turbines Generating LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Gowanus Gas Turbines Generating still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.