Where is Lincoln Combustion?

In Lincoln County, North Carolina (NC). 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 Lincoln Combustion?

2 GW of nameplate capacity across 17 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Lincoln Combustion?

EIA-860M names Duke Energy Carolinas, 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 Lincoln Combustion LLC?

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

Is Lincoln Combustion still running?

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

Lincoln Combustion

Lincoln Combustion is a 2 GW natural gas power plant in Lincoln County, North Carolina, operated by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC. EIA-860M lists 17 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1995 and 2024.

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: 2,155.6 MW; 1,485 MW net summer
Generating units: 17
In service: 1995–2024
EIA plant ID: 7277

Where it is

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County: Lincoln County, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35.4317, -81.0347
Balancing authority: DUK
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

Every plant Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC reports to EIA →

Lincoln Combustion: FAQ

Where is Lincoln Combustion?: In Lincoln County, North Carolina (NC). 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 Lincoln Combustion?: 2 GW of nameplate capacity across 17 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Lincoln Combustion?: EIA-860M names Duke Energy Carolinas, 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 Lincoln Combustion LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Duke Energy Carolinas, 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 "Lincoln Combustion LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Lincoln Combustion still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.