Astoria Generating Station

18-01 20th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11105

Plant Summary Information

Astoria Generating Station is ranked #22 out of 1,059 power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Astoria Generating Station is comprised of 4 generators and generated 371.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Astoria Generating Station
Utility Name	Astoria Generating Company, L.P.
Location	Queens County, NY
Initial Operation Date	March 1954
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	1.3 TWh
Annual Consumption	15.4 M MMBtu
Ranked #646 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #398 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #22 out of 1,059 New York Power Plants
Ranked #17 out of 114 New York Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 98.9% Residual Fuel Oil : 1.1%
Previous Operator	U S Power Generating Company LLC (2013 to 2024) Astoria Generating Company, L.P. (2025 to 2025)

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Astoria Generating Station Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Astoria Generating Station (8906)
Plant Address	18-01 20th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11105
Utility	Astoria Generating Company, L.P. (54863)
Latitude, Longitude	40.78767, -73.91256
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	March 1954
Annual Generation	1.3 TWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 98.9% Residual Fuel Oil : 1.1%

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	Yes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number	06-49-000

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	NPCC
Balancing Authority	New York Independent System Operator (NYIS)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	East River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Consolidated Edison Co-NY Inc (4226) NY
Grid Voltage	138.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	CONSOLIDATED EDISON NEW YORK INC
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Generator 2 Details Operating March 1954

Technology	Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	180 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	177 MW
Winter Capacity	177 MW
Minimum Load	60 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	March 1954
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Generator 3 Details Operating September 1958

Technology	Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	376 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	369.9 MW
Winter Capacity	369.9 MW
Minimum Load	75 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	September 1958
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil
Startup Source	Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	RFO / NG
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	370.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	373.2 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	370.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	373.2 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	6H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	6H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Storage Limits	Yes
Air Permit Limits	Yes

Generator ST5 Details Operating May 1962

Technology	Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	387 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	376.3 MW
Winter Capacity	376.3 MW
Minimum Load	75 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	May 1962
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil
Startup Source	Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	RFO / NG
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	376.9 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	384.2 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	376.9 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	384.2 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	6H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	6H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Storage Limits	Yes
Air Permit Limits	Yes

Generator 1 Details Out of Service July 1967

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	15 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	15.7 MW
Winter Capacity	20.5 MW
Minimum Load	12 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Out of Service
First Operation Date	July 1967
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Astoria Generating Station Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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