Radford Army Ammunition Plant
Route 114, Radford, VA 24141Plant Summary Information
Radford Army Ammunition Plant is ranked #28 out of 36 natural gas power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Radford Army Ammunition Plant is comprised of 3 generators and generated 8.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Radford Army Ammunition Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | U.S. Army - Radford |
| Location | Montgomery County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1990 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 33.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,505 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,227 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #114 out of 227 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #28 out of 36 Virginia Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
U S Army-Radford (2013 to 2022) U.S. Army - Radford (2023 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Radford Army Ammunition Plant
Radford Army Ammunition Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Radford Army Ammunition Plant (52072) |
| Plant Address | Route 114, Radford, VA 24141 |
| Utility | U.S. Army - Radford (22218) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.18044, -80.54277 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1990 |
| Annual Generation | 33.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | New River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Appalachian Power Co (733) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating January 1990
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1990 |
| 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 |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating January 1990
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1990 |
| 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 |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating January 1990
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1990 |
| 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 |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Radford Army Ammunition Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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