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GAS POWER PLANTSNewark Power Plant
Newark Power Plant is a 64.6 MW retired gas power plant in Essex County, New Jersey, operated by Calpine Newark LLC.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingNov 1990 (completed)
- ClosedDec 2009 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 46 MW | Retired |
| GEN2 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 19 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Calpine Newark LLC
- Location
- Essex County, New Jersey
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Retired: 64.6 MW
- First unit online
- Nov 1990
- EIA plant ID
- 50797
Location
40.7364, -74.1286
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem