EIA: 4.6 GW of U.S. Natural Gas Capacity to Retire in 2026


   
Barani Krishnan
DTN Refined Fuels Market Reporter

   SECAUCUS, NJ (DTN) -- Some 4.6 GW of U.S. natural gas-fired capacity is 
scheduled for retirement this year, representing nearly 1% of the nation's 
operating natural gas fleet, an analysis by the Energy Information 
Administration (EIA) showed Monday (2/23).

   The bulk of the retiring units consists of older, less efficient steam 
turbines, the EiA said.

   The largest individual retirements will occur at the AES Alamitos and 
Huntington Beach plants in California, which have a combined capacity of 1,368 
MW.

   Similar shutdowns are expected in Illinois and Texas, and in Pennsylvania, 
which will go with the retirement of the Eddystone gas-fired plant delayed 
since last year.

   The aging units will be replaced by modern combined-cycle plants to support 
ongoing grid demand, the EIA added.




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