NRG Energy, Inc. announced that it completed coal-to-gas projects at four power plants across NRG’s fleet.

The four plants are located in New Roads, LA; Joliet, IL; Shawville, PA; and New Castle, PA.

Collectively, the modified units can generate more than 2,780 MW

Generation facilities that had units modified to use natural gas include:

• The Big Cajun II Generating Station in New Roads, La., located approximately 30 miles northwest of Baton Rouge: One 540 MW unit was converted

• The Joliet Generating Station, located approximately 50 miles southwest of Chicago: All three units converted for a total of 1,326 MW

• The Shawville Generating Station, located approximately 40 miles northwest of State College, PA: All four units are currently in final commissioning following modification for a total of 590 MW

• The New Castle Generating Station, located approximately 55 miles northwest of Pittsburgh: All three units have been modified for a total of 325 MW

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