Chalk Point Power
P.O. 10, Aquasco, MD 20608Plant Summary Information
Chalk Point Power is ranked #8 out of 165 power plants in Maryland in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chalk Point Power is comprised of 7 generators and generated 117.2 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
| Plant Name | Chalk Point Power |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Lanyard Power Holdings, LLC |
| Location | Prince George's County, MD |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1964 |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 721.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 8.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,007 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #488 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #8 out of 165 Maryland Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 17 Maryland Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.6% |
| Previous Operators |
NRG Chalk Point LLC (2013 to 2017) GenOn Chalk Point, LLC (2018 to 2019) Chalk Point Steam, LLC (2020 to 2020) Lanyard Power Holdings, LLC (2021 to 2022) |
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Chalk Point Power Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Chalk Point Power (1571) |
| Plant Address | P.O. 10 Aquasco, MD 20608 |
| Utility | Lanyard Power Holdings, LLC (12653) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.5444, -76.6861 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1964 |
| Annual Generation | 721.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.6% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Patuxent River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Potomac Electric Power Co (15270) MD |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY |
| Pipeline Name | WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GT2 Details Operating June 1974
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 50810 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CHALKPT 13 KV CT2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 35 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 24 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 26 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1974 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating May 1975
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 50817 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CHALKPT 24 KV CHLKG3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 659 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 595 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 614 MW |
| Minimum Load | 582 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1975 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating December 1981
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 50818 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CHALKPT 24 KV CHLKG4 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 659 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 585.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 598.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 582 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1981 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GT3 Details Operating June 1991
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 50811 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CHALKPT 13 KV CT3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 103 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 86 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 100 MW |
| Minimum Load | 33 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1991 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 86 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 86 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 86 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 86 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GT4 Details Operating June 1991
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 50812 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CHALKPT 13 KV CT4 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 103 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 86 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 100 MW |
| Minimum Load | 33 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1991 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 86 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 86 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 86 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 86 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GT5 Details Operating June 1991
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 50813 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CHALKPT 13 KV CT5 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 125 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 109 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 123 MW |
| Minimum Load | 65 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1991 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 109 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 109 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 109 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 109 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GT6 Details Operating June 1991
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 50814 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CHALKPT 13 KV CT6 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 125 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 109 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 126 MW |
| Minimum Load | 65 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1991 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 109 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 109 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 109 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 109 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Chalk Point Power Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalk Point Power, LLC | 1360 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056 | Generator 3 | 100.00% |
| Chalk Point Power, LLC | 1360 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056 | Generator 4 | 100.00% |
| Chalk Point Power, LLC | 1360 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056 | Generator GT2 | 100.00% |
| Chalk Point Power, LLC | 1360 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056 | Generator GT3 | 100.00% |
| Chalk Point Power, LLC | 1360 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056 | Generator GT4 | 100.00% |
| Chalk Point Power, LLC | 1360 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056 | Generator GT5 | 100.00% |
| Chalk Point Power, LLC | 1360 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056 | Generator GT6 | 100.00% |
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