Newark Energy Center is a natural gas-fired power facility with 735 MW of EIA-reported nameplate capacity in Essex County, New Jersey, registered as EIA Plant ID 58079. EIF-NEC, LLC, jointly owned by two EIF-managed funds acquired a 50% interest in the plant from Hess Corporation in 2014.
EIA-reported nameplate capacity; other nameplate and seasonal ratings may differ.
Primary generation technology.
Essex County · PJM
Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Newark Energy Center is operating.
PJM
PJM · Essex County
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Operating generator records and technology attributes reported through EIA-860.
| Generator | Capacity | Technology | Operation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT-1 | 225 MW 209.3 MW summer | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle Natural Gas · CT | Sep 2015 | Operating |
| GT-2 | 225 MW 210.4 MW summer | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle Natural Gas · CT | Sep 2015 | Operating |
| STG-1 | 285 MW 285.3 MW summer | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle Natural Gas · CA | Sep 2015 | Operating |
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On June 20, 2014, two EIF-managed funds indirectly acquired an additional 50% ownership stake in Newark Energy Center from Hess Corporation. EIF-NEC, LLC subsequently held 100% of the project's equity interests.
Monthly generation is reported through EIA-923. Capacity factor uses the current EIA nameplate capacity and is shown only for complete calendar years.
Portfolio membership follows the latest EIA-860 reporting entity. It does not imply ultimate ownership.
Operating records list GT-1, GT-2, and STG-1 as entering operation in September 2015. A contemporaneous industry report published September 10, 2015 stated that the facility was fully operational.
Hartree Partners acquired Newark Energy Center from EIF-NEC LLC on August 15, 2023. Acquisition consideration not disclosed; $675M outstanding term loan repaid at par plus PIK payment.
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Newark Energy Center has a reported capacity of 735 MW. Source: EIA Form 860.
Newark Energy Center is a Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle facility in Essex County, NJ, participating in the PJM market.
Newark Energy Center is in Essex County, NJ, inside the PJM balancing area.
Newark Energy Center is operated by Hartree Partners LP according to the EIA generator inventory. Reporting membership does not by itself establish ultimate ownership.
Newark Energy Center reported 2,741.3 GWh over the twelve months to 2026-06. Figures are net generation as filed to EIA-923.
By capacity, Newark Energy Center ranks #161 of 538 operating plants of the same technology nationally. It ranks #7 of 14 in NJ.
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