Middlesex County Utilities Authority
2571 Main Street, Sayreville, NJ 8872Plant Summary Information
Middlesex County Utilities Authority is ranked #6 out of 293 landfill gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Middlesex County Utilities Authority is comprised of 3 generators and generated 29.7 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Middlesex County Utilities Authority |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Middlesex County Utilities Authority |
| Location | Middlesex County, NJ |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1961 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 108.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,310 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6 out of 293 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #22 out of 387 New Jersey Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 5 New Jersey Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Middlesex Generating Company LLC (2013 to 2019) Middlesex County Utilities Authority (2020 to 2024) |
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Middlesex County Utilities Authority Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Middlesex County Utilities Authority (56119) |
| Plant Address | 2571 Main Street, Sayreville, NJ 8872 |
| Utility | Middlesex County Utilities Authority (49775) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.4903, -74.3156 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2003 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1961 |
| Annual Generation | 108.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 99-29-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP CHP (3) |
| Water Source | Edward J. Patten Wastewater Pl |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Jersey Central Power & Lt Co (9726) NJ |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC & GAS CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 300 Details Operating January 1961
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CA1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1961 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | B |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 100 Details Operating October 2001
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CA1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 200 Details Operating October 2001
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CA1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Middlesex County Utilities Authority Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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