Portland (PA)
5027 River Road, Mt. Bethel, PA 18351Plant Summary Information
Portland (PA) is ranked #8 out of 58 distillate fuel oil power plants in Pennsylvania in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Portland (PA) is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Portland (PA) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Portland Power, LLC |
| Location | Northampton County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1958 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 9.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 139.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,281 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #163 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #172 out of 250 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 58 Pennsylvania Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Previous Operators |
NRG REMA LLC (2013 to 2017) GenOn REMA, LLC (2018 to 2018) Portland Power, LLC (2019 to 2025) |
Map of Portland (PA)
Full Screen MapRegister Now for Comprehensive Access
Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for Portland (PA).
Monthly Net Generation for Portland (PA)
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Portland (PA)
Portland (PA) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Portland (PA) (3113) |
| Plant Address | 5027 River Road, Mt. Bethel, PA 18351 |
| Utility | Portland Power, LLC (63039) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.91021, -75.0794 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1958 |
| Annual Generation | 9.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | 00-248-000, 01-211-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Delaware River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Metropolitan Edison Co (12390) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | UGI PENN NATURAL GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating December 1967
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 50750 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PORTLAND 13 KV CT 3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 16 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 15 MW |
| Minimum Load | 13 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1967 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 15 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 15 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 15 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 15 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating May 1971
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 50751 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PORTLAND 13 KV CT 4 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 21 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Minimum Load | 17 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1971 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 20 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 20 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 20 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 20 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating April 1997
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 50749 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PORTLAND 13 KV CT 5 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 156 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 140.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 155 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1997 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 |
Portland (PA) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Distillate Fuel Oil.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #153 | Independence Steam Electric Station | Newark, AR | 7.3 TWh |
| #154 | Cayuga | Cayuga, IN | 3.7 TWh |
| #155 | AES Petersburg | Petersburg, IN | 4.6 TWh |
| #156 | Jim Bridger | Point of Rocks, WY | 7.1 TWh |
| #157 | Georgia-Pacific Cedar Springs | Cedar Springs, GA | 468.1 GWh |
| #158 | Possum Point | Dumfries, VA | 2.5 TWh |
| #159 | Ghent | Ghent, KY | 10.2 TWh |
| #160 | Seminole (FL) | Palatka, FL | 10.0 TWh |
| #161 | Port Everglades | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | 5.0 TWh |
| #162 | Jones Street | Omaha, NE | 9.9 GWh |
| #164 | Calhoun Energy Center | Eastaboga, AL | 93.4 GWh |
| #165 | Coronado | St Johns, AZ | 2.6 TWh |
| #166 | Labadie | Labadie, MO | 15.4 TWh |
| #167 | Philadelphia | Baltimore, MD | 9.3 GWh |
| #168 | Welsh | Pittsburg, TX | 3.5 TWh |
| #169 | Permian Basin | Monahans, TX | 669.5 GWh |
| #170 | Rockingham County CT Station | Reidsville, NC | 1.8 TWh |
| #171 | Sarpy County | Bellevue, NE | 179.3 GWh |
| #172 | R S Nelson | Westlake, LA | 2.3 TWh |
| #173 | Clifty Creek | Madison, IN | 6.0 TWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Portland (PA).
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Plastics Solar | Phillipsburg, NJ | 13.2 GWh | 15.1 mi |
| Crayola Solar Project | Easton, PA | 1.7 GWh | 13.3 mi |
| DSM Nutritional Products Solar | Township of White, NJ | 15.2 GWh | 5.1 mi |
| DSM Solar | Columbia, NJ | 5.7 GWh | 4.7 mi |
| Foul Rift Solar Farm | White Twp, NJ | 16.9 GWh | 7.6 mi |
| Franklin Solar (NJ) | Franklin Township, NJ | 13.0 GWh | 13.2 mi |
| Green Knight Energy Center | Pen Argyl, PA | 30.4 GWh | 10.2 mi |
| Harmony | Phillipsburg, NJ | 4.1 GWh | 11.7 mi |
| Lower Mount Bethel Energy | Bangor, PA | 4.5 TWh | 7.6 mi |
| Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC | Hackettstown, NJ | 55.2 GWh | 13.7 mi |
| McCullough Road Solar Farm | Washington Township, NJ | 12.9 GWh | 12.3 mi |
| Mid-River PA, LLC (ABE4) | Easton, PA | 4.2 GWh | 15.7 mi |
| NHA at Mansfield NJ | Washington, NJ | 4.1 GWh | 12.8 mi |
| Pohatcong Solar Farm | Pohatcong, NJ | 12.3 GWh | 17.1 mi |
| Shawnee (PA) | East Stroudsburg, PA | 1.1 GWh | 10.5 mi |
| TalenEnergy Martins Creek | Bangor, PA | 2.8 TWh | 7.9 mi |
| Uniqlo NJ CS Ph 2 CSG | Philipsburg, NJ | 39.0 MWh | 15.5 mi |
| Uniqlo Phase 1 Solar Farm | Phillipsburg, NJ | 3.5 GWh | 15.8 mi |
| Warren County Solar | Belvidere, NJ | 1.0 GWh | 8.5 mi |
| WC Landfill Energy LLC | Oxford, NJ | 683.0 MWh | 6.4 mi |