Archbald Power Station

Archbald Power Station is a 93 MW natural gas power plant in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, operated by PEI Power Corp. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 1988 and 2010.

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
92.9 MW
71.7 MW net summer
Generating units
4
In service
1988–2010
EIA plant ID
50279

Where it is

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County
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Coordinates
41.485, -75.5406
Balancing authority
PJM
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
PEI Power Corp
Primary energy source
Natural gas
Technologies
Landfill Gas, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Status
Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 84 MW, Biomass 9 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Archbald Power Station: FAQ

Where is Archbald Power Station?
In Lackawanna 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 Archbald Power Station?
93 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Archbald Power Station?
EIA-860M names PEI Power Corp 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 Archbald Power Station LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — PEI Power Corp 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 "Archbald Power Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Archbald Power Station still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.