Darbytown
6001 Fergus Blvd, Richmond, VA 23883Plant Summary Information
Darbytown is ranked #49 out of 243 power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Darbytown is comprised of 4 generators and generated 38.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Darbytown |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Virginia Electric & Power Co |
| Location | Henrico County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1990 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 166.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,801 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #862 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #49 out of 243 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #21 out of 36 Virginia Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 74.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 25.7% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Darbytown
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Darbytown Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Darbytown (7212) |
| Plant Address | 6001 Fergus Blvd, Richmond, VA 23883 |
| Utility | Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.49822, -77.36854 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1990 |
| Annual Generation | 166.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 74.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 25.7% |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| 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 3 Details Operating April 1990
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 92.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 85 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 88.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 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 | 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 | 72 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 95 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 72 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 95 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 4 Details Operating April 1990
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 92.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 85 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 86.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | 72 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 86.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 72 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 86.8 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 1 Details Operating May 1990
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 92.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 85 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 91.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 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 | 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 | 72 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 98 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 72 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 98 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 2 Details Operating May 1990
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 92.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 85 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 92 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 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 | 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 | 78 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 97 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 78 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 97 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 |
Darbytown Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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