Brunot Island
| Company type | Power station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Energy |
| Headquarters | Pittsburgh , United States |
| Products | Electricity |
| Owner | NRG Energy |
| Parent | NRG Energy |
Brunot Island—occasionally referred to as Brunot's Island—is situated within the Ohio River and forms part of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's Marshall-Shadeland district. The island derives its name from Dr. Felix Brunot, who established residence there in the late 18th century. Notably, it served as a stopover for the Lewis and Clark Expedition in August 1803. The island's chief industrial feature is the Brunot Island Generating Station, a fossil fuel power facility with a capacity of 315 MW.
Spanning the river at this location is the Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge, which allows pedestrian passage primarily for employees of the power plant; motor vehicle access is limited to ferry transport. Between 1903 and 1914, the site was also known for hosting the Brunots Island Race Track.
Brunot Island Generating Station
- Type: Fossil fuel-based; utilizing oil and natural gas
- Net capacity: 315 MW (megawatts)
- Commissioned:
- Owned by: NRG Energy
Facilities
- Three simple cycle combustion turbines powered by oil
- Combined output capacity: 53 MW
- One combined cycle power plant fueled by natural gas
- Total output capacity: 262 MW