West Lorain
Natural gas and oil power plant in Lorain County, Ohio. 555.6 MW of nameplate capacity across 7 generators, operated by Vermillion Power LLC.
Also known as Vermillion Power West Lorain Plant · EIA plant 2869
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 555.6 MWNatural gas 425.0 · Oil 130.6
- Generators
- 7 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- June 1973First generator online
- Operator
- Vermillion Power LLCEIA operator ID 63239
- Grid
- PJMBalancing authority PJM
- Price nodes
- 7 PJM nodesResource nodes with prices
- Location
- Lorain County, OH41.4294, −82.2644
- EIA plant ID
- 2869EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power West Lorain produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
1.31 TWh
1,305,712 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
26.8%
2024: 34.9%
January to July 2026
Not reported
Provisional. 0 of 7 months reported
Range, 2016 to 2025
−0.0–1.7
TWh a year. Low 2016, high 2024
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 10,465 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2001 | 24,730 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2002 | 286,970 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2003 | 114,949 | Not reported | 8 of 12 |
| 2004 | 86,166 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2005 | 124,712 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 40,311 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 62,662 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | 30,354 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2009 | 2,772 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | 58,345 | 1.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2011 | 111,880 | 2.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 207,412 | 4.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 58,720 | 1.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 56,379 | 1.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2015 | 1,289 | 0.0% | 11 of 12 |
| 2016 | −3,380 | -0.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | −3,152 | -0.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 43,237 | 0.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 10,090 | 0.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 70,477 | 1.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 318,246 | 6.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 615,209 | 12.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 1,086,809 | 22.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 1,701,965 | 34.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 1,305,712 | 26.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 7 |
* 2026 covers January to July and is provisional. Capacity factor is net generation divided by nameplate capacity times the hours of each reported month.
Power prices and basis
Free account · PJMEmissions
Free · EPA CAMPDCO₂, 2025
Not reported
US short tons. 2024: Not reported
SO₂, 2025
12
US short tons
NOx, 2025
260
US short tons
5 of 7 EPA units reported CO₂ in 2025 (1A, 1B, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6), matched to EIA plant 2869 through the EPA–EIA crosswalk.
Water use
Free · EIA-923 cooling, USGSNo EIA cooling-water record for this plant in 2024.
Generators
Free · EIA-860M| Generator | Technology | Nameplate MW | Online since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | Petroleum Liquids | 65.3 | June 1973 |
| 1B | Petroleum Liquids | 65.3 | June 1973 |
| 2 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 85.0 | July 2001 |
| 3 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 85.0 | July 2001 |
| 4 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 85.0 | July 2001 |
| 5 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 85.0 | July 2001 |
| 6 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 85.0 | July 2001 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists Vermillion Power LLC as the operator, which is not always the owner.
Modeled data
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Generation potential vs reported
Monthly potential at seasonal net capability, next to EIA-923 output. Shows how much of the plant's capability was used.
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Questions about West Lorain
How much power does West Lorain produce?
West Lorain reported 1,305,712 MWh (1.31 TWh) of net generation in 2025, a 26.8% capacity factor on 555.6 MW of nameplate capacity.
Where is West Lorain?
West Lorain is in Lorain County, Ohio, at 41.4294, −82.2644. It is in the PJM Interconnection, LLC balancing area (PJM).
Who operates West Lorain?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists Vermillion Power LLC as the operator (EIA operator ID 63239). The operator is not always the owner.
Is West Lorain a natural gas or a oil plant?
Both. Natural gas capacity totals 425 MW and oil capacity totals 130.6 MW.
When did West Lorain start operating?
Its first generator began operating in June 1973, according to EIA-860M.
Does InfraMap have power prices for West Lorain?
Yes. InfraMap has PJM day-ahead and real-time prices at 7 price nodes linked to West Lorain, with the hub price and node-to-hub basis. Prices are free with an InfraMap account; pricing node names are part of InfraMap Pro.
Sources
- EIA-860 2025 (final) and EIA-860M August 2026: plant, generators, capacity, operator and location
- EIA-923 monthly net generation, 2000 to July 2026 (2026 provisional)
- EPA CAMPD annual emissions through the EPA–EIA crosswalk, 1995 to 2025
- PJM day-ahead and real-time prices; node and hub assignments as of 2026-10-05
- Plant names from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
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