Where is PSEG Salem Generating Station?

In Salem County, New Jersey (NJ). 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 PSEG Salem Generating Station?

2 GW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns PSEG Salem Generating Station?

EIA-860M names PSEG Nuclear 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 PSEG Salem Generating Station LLC?

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

Is PSEG Salem Generating Station still running?

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

PSEG Salem Generating Station

PSEG Salem Generating Station is a 2 GW nuclear power plant in Salem County, New Jersey, operated by PSEG Nuclear LLC. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 1971 and 1981.

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: 2,381.8 MW; 2,323.1 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1971–1981
EIA plant ID: 2410

Where it is

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County: Salem County, New Jersey
Coordinates: 39.4625, -75.5358
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: PSEG Nuclear LLC
Primary energy source: Nuclear
Technologies: Nuclear, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating (2) · Standby/Backup (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Nuclear 2 GW, Petroleum 42 MW. It is filed here under Nuclear, the source with the most capacity.

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PSEG Salem Generating Station: FAQ

Where is PSEG Salem Generating Station?: In Salem County, New Jersey (NJ). 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 PSEG Salem Generating Station?: 2 GW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns PSEG Salem Generating Station?: EIA-860M names PSEG Nuclear 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 PSEG Salem Generating Station LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — PSEG Nuclear 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 "PSEG Salem Generating Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is PSEG Salem Generating Station still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.