Elkton
2778 South East Side Highway, Elkton, VA 22827Plant Summary Information
Elkton is ranked #32 out of 37 natural gas power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Elkton is comprised of 4 generators and generated 3.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Elkton |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Merck & Co Inc |
| Location | Rockingham County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1982 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 13.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 833.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,540 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,525 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #140 out of 211 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #32 out of 37 Virginia Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.1% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.9% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Elkton
Elkton Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Elkton (52148) |
| Plant Address | 2778 South East Side Highway, Elkton, VA 22827 |
| Utility | Merck & Co Inc (12320) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.3836, -78.6528 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1982 |
| Annual Generation | 13.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.1% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.9% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 83-283-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Chemical Manufacturing (325) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV / 2.40 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | COLUMBIA GAS OF VIRGINIA |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating June 1982
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1982 |
| 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 | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 6 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 6 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 |
Generator GEN5 Details Operating June 1982
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1982 |
| 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 | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 0.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 0.4 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 0.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 0.4 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 |
Generator GEN6 Details Operating December 2021
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2021 |
| 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 | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 1.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 1.2 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 1.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 1.2 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 |
Generator GEN7 Details Operating December 2021
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2021 |
| 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 | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 1.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 1.2 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 1.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 1.2 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 |
Elkton Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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