Where is New Castle Plant?

In Lawrence County, Pennsylvania (PA). 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 New Castle Plant?

354 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns New Castle Plant?

EIA-860M names New Castle 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 New Castle Plant LLC?

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

Is New Castle Plant still running?

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

New Castle Plant

New Castle Plant is a 354 MW natural gas power plant in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, operated by New Castle Power, LLC. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 1952 and 1968.

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: 354.4 MW; 331.3 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 1952–1968
EIA plant ID: 3138

Where it is

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County: Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 40.9379, -80.369
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: New Castle Power, LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Steam Turbine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating (4) · Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 348 MW, Petroleum 6 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant New Castle Power, LLC reports to EIA →

New Castle Plant: FAQ

Where is New Castle Plant?: In Lawrence County, Pennsylvania (PA). 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 New Castle Plant?: 354 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns New Castle Plant?: EIA-860M names New Castle 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 New Castle Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — New Castle 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 "New Castle Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is New Castle Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.