Ponton Diesel Generating Facility
Virginia State Road 614, Amelia, VA 23002Plant Summary Information
Ponton Diesel Generating Facility is ranked #33 out of 62 distillate fuel oil power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ponton Diesel Generating Facility is comprised of 2 generators and generated 59.8 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Ponton Diesel Generating Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Old Dominion Electric Coop |
| Location | Amelia County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2002 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 544.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 5.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,630 out of 12,529 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #499 out of 1,238 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #207 out of 233 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #33 out of 62 Virginia Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ponton Diesel Generating Facility
Ponton Diesel Generating Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ponton Diesel Generating Facility (7940) |
| Plant Address | Virginia State Road 614, Amelia, VA 23002 |
| Utility | Old Dominion Electric Coop (40229) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.2953, -77.9862 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2005 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 544.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | n/a |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southside Electric Coop, Inc (21244) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Standby December 2002
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Standby December 2002
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Ponton Diesel Generating Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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