Where is West Lorain?

In Lorain County, Ohio (OH). 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 West Lorain?

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

Who owns West Lorain?

EIA-860M names Vermillion Power 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 West Lorain LLC?

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

Is West Lorain still running?

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

West Lorain

West Lorain is a 556 MW natural gas power plant in Lorain County, Ohio, operated by Vermillion Power LLC. EIA-860M lists 7 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 1973 and 2001.

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: 555.6 MW; 500.5 MW net summer
Generating units: 7
In service: 1973–2001
EIA plant ID: 2869

Where it is

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County: Lorain County, Ohio
Coordinates: 41.4294, -82.2644
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Vermillion Power LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 425 MW, Petroleum 131 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant Vermillion Power LLC reports to EIA →

West Lorain: FAQ

Where is West Lorain?: In Lorain County, Ohio (OH). 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 West Lorain?: 556 MW of nameplate capacity across 7 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns West Lorain?: EIA-860M names Vermillion Power 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 West Lorain LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Vermillion Power 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 "West Lorain LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is West Lorain still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.