Merck Rahway Power Plant
126 E. Lincoln Ave, Rahway, NJ 7065Plant Summary Information
Merck Rahway Power Plant is ranked #40 out of 390 power plants in New Jersey in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Merck Rahway Power Plant is comprised of 4 generators and generated 9.6 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2026 to June 2026.
| Plant Name | Merck Rahway Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Merck & Co Inc |
| Location | Union County, NJ |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1977 |
| Last Update | Jun 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 42.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,414 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,173 out of 2,208 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #40 out of 390 New Jersey Power Plants | |
| Ranked #33 out of 54 New Jersey Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 92.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 7.0% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Merck Rahway Power Plant
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Merck Rahway Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Merck Rahway Power Plant (10224) |
| Plant Address | 126 E. Lincoln Ave, Rahway, NJ 7065 |
| Utility | Merck & Co Inc (12311) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.61562, -74.26529 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jun 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1977 |
| Annual Generation | 42.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 92.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 7.0% |
| 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 | Chemical Manufacturing (325) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Elec & Gas Co (15477) NJ |
| Grid Voltage | 26.40 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Notes | Elizabethtown Gas |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN8 Details Out of Service January 1977
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | January 1977 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 4.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 4.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 4.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 4.8 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 24H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN9 Details Operating January 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 10 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 10 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 10 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 10 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 24H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator SOLAR Details Operating December 2005
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2005 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 229 |
| Tilt Angle | 5 |
| DC Net Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator GEN9A Details Operating December 2017
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 4.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 4.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 4.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 4.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 24H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Merck Rahway Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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