TalenEnergy Martins Creek
6605 Foul Rift Road, Bangor, PA 18013Plant Summary Information
TalenEnergy Martins Creek is ranked #31 out of 251 power plants in Pennsylvania in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
TalenEnergy Martins Creek is comprised of 2 generators and generated 944.6 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2026 to June 2026.
| Plant Name | TalenEnergy Martins Creek |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | TalenEnergy Martins Creek LLC |
| Location | Northampton County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1971 |
| Last Update | Jun 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 2.9 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 36.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #397 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #242 out of 2,208 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #31 out of 251 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #24 out of 77 Pennsylvania Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 95.2% Residual Fuel Oil : 4.6% |
| Previous Operator |
PPL Martins Creek LLC (2013 to 2014) TalenEnergy Martins Creek LLC (2015 to 2025) |
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TalenEnergy Martins Creek Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | TalenEnergy Martins Creek (3148) |
| Plant Address | 6605 Foul Rift Road, Bangor, PA 18013 |
| Utility | TalenEnergy Martins Creek LLC (15276) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.79776, -75.10542 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jun 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1971 |
| Annual Generation | 2.9 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 95.2% Residual Fuel Oil : 4.6% |
| 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 | 00-41-000 |
| 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 | PPL Electric Utilities Corp (14715) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV / 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION LP TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPELINE |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating October 1975
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 50621 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 50621 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 850.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 850 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 850 MW |
| Minimum Load | 165 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1975 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | June 2035 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | 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 | DFO / NG / RFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 670 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 670 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 850 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 850 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 4 Details Operating March 1977
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 50622 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 50622 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 850.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 850 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 850 MW |
| Minimum Load | 165 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1977 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | June 2035 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | 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 | NG / RFO / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 670 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 670 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 850 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 850 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
TalenEnergy Martins Creek Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC Project Company LLC | 600 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101 | Generator 3 | 100.00% |
| MC Project Company LLC | 600 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101 | Generator 4 | 100.00% |
| MC Project Company LLC | 600 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101 | Generator CTG1 | 100.00% |
| MC Project Company LLC | 600 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101 | Generator CTG2 | 100.00% |
| MC Project Company LLC | 600 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101 | Generator CTG3 | 100.00% |
| MC Project Company LLC | 600 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101 | Generator CTG4 | 100.00% |
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| #235 | Holland Energy Facility | Beecher City, IL | 2.9 TWh |
| #236 | Hot Spring Generating Facility | Malvern, AR | 2.9 TWh |
| #237 | Hidalgo Energy Center | Edinburg, TX | 2.9 TWh |
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| #239 | Ravenswood | Long Island, NY | 3.3 TWh |
| #240 | South Point Energy Center | Mohave Valley, AZ | 2.8 TWh |
| #241 | Brunner Island | York Haven, PA | 3.9 TWh |
| #243 | Columbia Energy Center (SC) | Gaston, SC | 2.8 TWh |
| #244 | Jim Bridger | Point of Rocks, WY | 6.9 TWh |
| #245 | ANP Blackstone Energy Project | Blackstone, MA | 2.8 TWh |
| #246 | East River | New York, NY | 2.8 TWh |
| #247 | Hillabee Energy Center | Alexander City, AL | 2.8 TWh |
| #248 | Astoria Energy II | Astoria, NY | 2.9 TWh |
| #249 | Bridgeport Energy Project | Bridgeport, CT | 2.7 TWh |
| #250 | Newark Energy Center | Newark, NJ | 2.7 TWh |
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