TalenEnergy Montour
18 McMichael Road, Washingtonville, PA 17884Plant Summary Information
TalenEnergy Montour is ranked #21 out of 243 power plants in Pennsylvania in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
TalenEnergy Montour is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.4 TWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | TalenEnergy Montour |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | TalenEnergy Montour LLC |
| Location | Montour County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1971 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 44.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #259 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #129 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #21 out of 243 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 79 Pennsylvania Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
PPL Montour LLC (2013 to 2014) TalenEnergy Montour LLC (2015 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for TalenEnergy Montour
TalenEnergy Montour Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | TalenEnergy Montour (3149) |
| Plant Address | 18 McMichael Road, Washingtonville, PA 17884 |
| Utility | TalenEnergy Montour LLC (15534) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.0714, -76.6672 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1971 |
| Annual Generation | 4.3 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | 00-44-000; 01-36-000 ; 01-43-000 |
| 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 | Susquehanna River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PPL Electric Utilities Corp (14715) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below. |
| Pipeline Notes | Talen owns the lateral gas pipeline that connects to the facility. At the other end, the lateral is connected to the Stagecoach gas pipeline. Gas ontracted to be supplied by Kinder Morgan Gas Mktg. |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 1972
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 50628 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 50628 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 864.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.93 |
| Summer Capacity | 752 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 752 MW |
| Minimum Load | 425 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1972 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BIT / DFO / NG |
|---|---|
Generator 2 Details Operating April 1973
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 50629 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 50629 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 893 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.94 |
| Summer Capacity | 752 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 752 MW |
| Minimum Load | 425 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1973 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BIT / DFO / NG |
|---|---|
TalenEnergy Montour Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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