Lockport Energy Associates LP
Lockport Energy Associates, L.P. - Niagara County - NYISO
Lockport Energy Associates, L.P. owns and operates a natural-gas-fired combined-cycle cogeneration facility in Lockport, Niagara County, New York. The facility, identified as generator LEA1, has approximately 221 MW of capacity and began commercial operation on July 8, 1992. It produces electricity sold to New York State Electric & Gas Corporation and process steam sold to the adjacent General Motors Western New York Lockport Components plant. The facility comprises three General Electric P-6541B Frame 6 combustion turbine generators, three heat recovery steam generators, and one steam turbine generator, along with an auxiliary boiler and three starting diesel engines.
Overview
Key fields
- Nameplate capacity
- 221.3 MW
Canonical EIA plant baseline.
- Registry anchor
- Plant 54041
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Structured profile
- Technology
- Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
- Operator
- Lockport Energy Associates, L.P.
Units and generators
Operating generator records and technology attributes reported through EIA-860.
| Generator | Capacity | Technology | Operation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | 48.7 MW 47 MW summer | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle Natural Gas · CT | Jul 1992 | Operating |
| GEN2 | 48.7 MW 47 MW summer | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle Natural Gas · CT | Jul 1992 | Operating |
| GEN3 | 48.7 MW 47 MW summer | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle Natural Gas · CT | Jul 1992 | Operating |
| GEN4 | 75.2 MW 78 MW summer | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle Natural Gas · CA | Sep 1992 | Operating |
Performance
Monthly EIA generation history and recent market-resource behavior where linked telemetry is available.
Peer context
- Technology capacity
- 221.3 MW
- National rank
- #403
- NY rank
- #15
Monthly generation
Download CSVMonthly generation is reported through EIA-923. Capacity factor uses the current EIA nameplate capacity and is shown only for complete calendar years.
Grid and market context
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Financing
Transactions and agreements
Related parties and identifiers
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Parties and identifiers
| Relationship | Entity | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Owner / operator | Lockport Energy Associates, L.P. | Owner and operator |
| Operator | FCI Lockport GP, Inc. | General partner and day-to-day operator |
| Owner | Lockport Energy LLC | Direct owner |
| Owner / parent company | Upstream owner and managing parent | |
| Owner / parent company | Fortistar Capital Inc. | Upstream owner |
| Owner / parent company | Fortistar Family Holdings LLC | Upstream owner |
| Owner / former owner | Former upstream owner | |
| Offtaker | New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) | Electricity purchaser |
| Offtaker | General Motors Western New York Lockport Components plant | Steam host and electricity purchaser |
| Balancing authority / market operator | New York Independent System Operator, Inc. (NYISO) | Market operator and balancing authority |
| Sponsor | CU Energy Lockport GP, Inc. / Commercial Union Energy Corporation | Original general-partner sponsor |
| Acquirer | Castleport Power, LLC | Proposed purchaser |
| Parent company / acquirer | Rockland Power Partners V, LP | Proposed purchaser's parent and investment platform |
| Grid selection | plant:plant-54041 | Canonical asset page /nyiso/assets/plant/lockport-energy-associates-lp. |
Reporting portfolio
Portfolio membership follows the latest EIA-860 reporting entity. It does not imply ultimate ownership.
Timeline and sources
Project milestones and public references behind the asset profile.
Project timeline
- Generators enter operationEIA-860
EIA-860 lists generator GEN1, generator GEN2, generator GEN3 with this operating date.
- Commercial Operation Datefossil.ener...
The Lockport cogeneration facility began commercial operation on July 8, 1992. Electricity was sold to New York State Electric and Gas Corporation (NYSEG), and electricity and steam were sold to the Harrison Radiator Division of General Motors Corporation.
- Generator enters operationEIA-860
EIA-860 lists generator GEN4 with this operating date.
- Lightened regulatory regime establisheddocuments.d...
The New York Public Service Commission issued an order granting Lockport Energy Associates, L.P. a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and providing for lightened and incidental regulation of both electric and steam operations.
- Passive ownership transfer proposeddocuments.d...
Lockport Energy Associates, L.P., LEA A4 LLC, Lockport Power Cogeneration LLC, and LEA LP IV LLC filed a joint petition with the New York PSC seeking a declaratory ruling regarding the proposed transfer of a combined 24.3% limited-partnership interest in LEA to LEA A4 LLC. The filing stated that the transferred interests were passive and that Harbinger Independent Power Fund I LLC would exit as an owner.
- Financing Authorization Approveddocuments.d...
The New York Public Service Commission approved Lockport Energy Associates, L.P. and Castleton Power, LLC to enter into aggregate indebtedness of up to $200 million. The stated purpose was to cross-collateralize debt with affiliated interests and maintain access to capital. The approval allowed flexibility regarding financing entities, payment terms, and amounts financed up to the aggregate cap.
- Proposed sale to Castleport Powerdocuments.d...
Lockport Energy Associates, L.P., Castleton Power, LLC, and Castleport Power, LLC filed a verified joint petition with the New York Public Service Commission seeking a declaratory ruling regarding the proposed transfer of 100% of LEA's indirect ownership interests to Castleport Power, LLC. The petition sought approval or a finding that further review under PSL Sections 70 and 83 was not required. The available case record indicates this is a filed petition and does not establish that the transaction closed by the document-verification date (July 25, 2026).
Sources
Common questions about Lockport Energy Associates LP
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How big is Lockport Energy Associates LP?
Lockport Energy Associates LP has a reported capacity of 221.3 MW. Source: EIA Form 860M.
What kind of plant is Lockport Energy Associates LP?
Lockport Energy Associates LP is a Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle facility in Niagara County, NY, participating in the NYISO market.
Where is Lockport Energy Associates LP located?
Lockport Energy Associates LP is in Niagara County, NY, inside the NYISO balancing area.
Who operates Lockport Energy Associates LP?
Lockport Energy Associates LP is operated by Lockport Energy Associates LP according to the EIA generator inventory. Reporting membership does not by itself establish ultimate ownership.
How much electricity does Lockport Energy Associates LP generate?
Lockport Energy Associates LP reported 39.5 GWh over the twelve months to 2024-12. Figures are net generation as filed to EIA-923.
How does Lockport Energy Associates LP compare to other plants?
By capacity, Lockport Energy Associates LP ranks #403 of 538 operating plants of the same technology nationally. It ranks #15 of 39 in NY.
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