CPV Towantic Energy Center
CPV Towantic, LLCNew Haven County
CPV Towantic is an operating combined-cycle plant in Oxford, Connecticut. EIA lists 841.5 MW of nameplate capacity across two GE 7HA.01 combustion turbines and one steam turbine; CPV describes the facility as 805 MW. The plant entered commercial service in 2018 and connects to Connecticut's 115 kV transmission network.
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EIA plant 56047 · Inventory for Aug 2026.
| Generator | Technology | Status | Power (MW) | Energy (MWh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTG1 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | Operating | 280.5 | Unknown |
| CTG2 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | Operating | 280.5 | Unknown |
| STG | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | Operating | 280.5 | Unknown |
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Operating generator records and technology attributes reported through EIA-860.
| Generator | Capacity | Technology | Operation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTG1 | 280.5 MW 249.5 MW summer | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle Natural Gas · CT | May 2018 | Operating |
| CTG2 | 280.5 MW 234 MW summer | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle Natural Gas · CT | May 2018 | Operating |
| STG | 280.5 MW 260.3 MW summer | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle Natural Gas · CA | May 2018 | Operating |
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Connecticut Siting Council approved a 512 MW natural-gas-fired combined-cycle facility for Towantic Energy, LLC at Oxford, using GE Frame 7FA.03 combustion turbines
Monthly generation is reported through EIA-923. Capacity factor uses the current EIA nameplate capacity and is shown only for complete calendar years.
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Competitive Power Ventures entered into partnership with GE Energy Financial Services to advance and improve the competitiveness of the Towantic project
Connecticut Siting Council approved modification to increase the project from 512 MW to approximately 785 MW and change technology from GE Frame 7FA.03 to GE Frame 7HA.01
Gemma Power Systems received limited notice to proceed for construction
CPV and GE Energy Financial Services announced financial close of approximately $753 million debt financing led by MUFG Union Bank, Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, and CIT Bank with 16 total lenders participating
GE Energy Financial Services sold 13.7% ownership interest to Ullico Infrastructure Master Fund, L.P. subsidiary, while retaining 35.3% of the project
GE Energy Financial Services sold 10.8% ownership interest to Archmore International Infrastructure Fund II (managed by UBS Asset Management), while retaining 24.5% of the project
EIA-860 lists generator CTG1, generator CTG2, generator STG with this operating date.
Osaka Gas USA acquired 25.0% ownership interest from Competitive Power Ventures subsidiary and 24.5% ownership interest from GE Energy Financial Services subsidiary, resulting in Osaka Gas USA holding 49.5% total ownership of CPV Towantic Energy Center
Competitive Power Ventures finalized the sale of 25% ownership interest to Osaka Gas USA
OPC Energy acquired 100% of Competitive Power Ventures from Global Infrastructure Partners following regulatory approval; OPC subsequently holds CPV Towantic indirectly through CPV Group ownership
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CPV Towantic Energy Center reports 841.5 MW natural gas of operating nameplate capacity. These technology ratings do not establish a common export limit. Source: EIA Aug 2026.
CPV Towantic Energy Center is a Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle facility in New Haven County, CT, participating in the ISO-NE market.
CPV Towantic Energy Center is in New Haven County, CT, inside the ISO-NE balancing area.
CPV Towantic Energy Center is operated by CPV Towantic, LLC according to the EIA generator inventory. Reporting membership does not by itself establish ultimate ownership.
CPV Towantic Energy Center reported 5,607.5 GWh over the twelve months to 2026-07. Figures are net generation as filed to EIA-923.
By capacity, CPV Towantic Energy Center ranks #130 of 540 operating plants of the same technology nationally. It ranks #1 of 11 in CT.
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