Commonwealth Chesapeake

3415 White Oak Way, New Church, VA 23415

Plant Summary Information

Commonwealth Chesapeake is ranked #47 out of 1,230 distillate fuel oil power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Commonwealth Chesapeake is comprised of 7 generators and generated 2.4 GWh during the 3-month period between January 2025 to April 2025.

Plant NameCommonwealth Chesapeake
Utility NameCommonwealth Chesapeake Co LLC
LocationAccomack County, VA
Initial Operation DateAugust 2000
Last Update Apr 2025
Annual Generation 30.1 GWh
Annual Consumption 333.2 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,651 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #47 out of 1,230 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #124 out of 228 Virginia Power Plants
Ranked #4 out of 62 Virginia Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants
Fuel Types Distillate Fuel Oil

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Commonwealth Chesapeake Details

Summary Information
Plant NameCommonwealth Chesapeake (55381)
Plant Address3415 White Oak Way, New Church, VA 23415
UtilityCommonwealth Chesapeake Co LLC (4194)
Latitude, Longitude37.9892, -75.54
Generation Dates on FileJan 2002 to Apr 2025
Initial Operation DateAugust 2000
Annual Generation 30.1 GWh
Fuel Types Distillate Fuel Oil
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusYes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number99-415-001; 99-415-003
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionRFC
Balancing AuthorityPJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceWells
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerDelmarva Power (5027) DE
Grid Voltage 138.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator UNT1 Details Operating August 2000

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation93150
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data93150
Nameplate Capacity57.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity45.4 MW
Winter Capacity46.4 MW
Minimum Load35 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 2000
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Startup SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator UNT2 Details Operating September 2000

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation93151
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data93151
Nameplate Capacity57.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity45.9 MW
Winter Capacity47.4 MW
Minimum Load35 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateSeptember 2000
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Startup SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator UNT3 Details Operating September 2000

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation93152
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data93152
Nameplate Capacity57.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity46.1 MW
Winter Capacity47.5 MW
Minimum Load35 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateSeptember 2000
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Startup SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator UNT4 Details Operating June 2001

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation1048078
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data1048078
Nameplate Capacity57.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity44.2 MW
Winter Capacity45.5 MW
Minimum Load35 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2001
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Startup SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator UNT5 Details Operating June 2001

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation1048079
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data1048079
Nameplate Capacity57.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity45.5 MW
Winter Capacity47.2 MW
Minimum Load35 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2001
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Startup SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator UNT6 Details Operating June 2001

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation104080
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data104080
Nameplate Capacity57.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity45.2 MW
Winter Capacity46.5 MW
Minimum Load35 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2001
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Startup SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator UNT7 Details Operating August 2001

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation104081
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data104081
Nameplate Capacity57.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity44.8 MW
Winter Capacity45 MW
Minimum Load35 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 2001
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Startup SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Commonwealth Chesapeake Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
Tyr Energy, Inc7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210Generator UNT1100.00%
Tyr Energy, Inc7500 College Blvd.Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66210Generator UNT2100.00%

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