Elizabeth River Power Station
2837 South Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA 23323Plant Summary Information
Elizabeth River Power Station is ranked #8 out of 62 distillate fuel oil power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Elizabeth River Power Station is comprised of 3 generators and generated 2.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Elizabeth River Power Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Virginia Electric & Power Co |
| Location | Chesapeake city, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1992 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 29.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 358.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,761 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #93 out of 1,236 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #127 out of 233 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 62 Virginia Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil : 51.8% Natural Gas : 48.2% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Elizabeth River Power Station
Elizabeth River Power Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Elizabeth River Power Station (52087) |
| Plant Address | 2837 South Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA 23323 |
| Utility | Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.775, -76.3083 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1992 |
| Annual Generation | 29.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil : 51.8% Natural Gas : 48.2% |
| 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 | Air Cooled Condensor |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | COLUMBIA GAS OF VIRGINIA |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Standby June 1992
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 129.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 109 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 125 MW |
| Minimum Load | 78 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 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 | 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 | 103 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 121 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 103 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 121 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 GEN2 Details Standby June 1992
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 129.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 107 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 125 MW |
| Minimum Load | 78 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 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 | 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 | 103 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 120 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 103 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 120 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 GEN3 Details Standby June 1992
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 129.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 109 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 125 MW |
| Minimum Load | 78 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 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 | 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 | 103 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 124 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 103 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 124 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 |
Elizabeth River Power Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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