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GAS POWER PLANTSZion Energy Center
Zion Energy Center is a 597 MW operating gas power plant in Lake County, Illinois, operated by Zion Energy LLC.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTG1 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 199 MW | |
| CTG2 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 199 MW | |
| CTG3 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 199 MW | |
| CTG4 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 199 MW | Cancelled or postponed |
| CTG5 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 199 MW | Cancelled or postponed |
Plant details
- Operator
- Zion Energy LLC
- Location
- Lake County, Illinois
- Balancing authority
- PJM
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Operating: 597 MW
Cancelled: 398 MW - First unit online
- Jun 2002
- EIA plant ID
- 55392
Location
42.4776, -87.8950
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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