Chesterfield
500 Coxendale Road, Chester, VA 23831Plant Summary Information
Chesterfield is ranked #12 out of 227 power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chesterfield is comprised of 4 generators and generated 625.9 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Chesterfield |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Virginia Electric & Power Co |
| Location | Chesterfield County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1952 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.0 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 16.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #518 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #323 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #12 out of 227 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 out of 36 Virginia Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 98.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.7% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Chesterfield
Chesterfield Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Chesterfield (3797) |
| Plant Address | 500 Coxendale Road, Chester, VA 23831 |
| Utility | Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.3822, -77.3833 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1952 |
| Annual Generation | 2.0 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 98.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.7% |
| 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | James River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | DOMINION TRANSMISSION INCORPORATED |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CT7 Details Operating June 1990
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CH7 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 145 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 135.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 173.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 68 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 142 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 142 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 142 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 142 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CW7 Details Operating June 1990
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CH7 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 74.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 55.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 58.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 32 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator CT8 Details Operating May 1992
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CH8 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 148 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 136.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 174.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 63 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 140 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 140 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 140 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 140 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CW8 Details Operating May 1992
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CH8 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 79.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 58.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 60.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 37 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Chesterfield Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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