Gravel Neck
5208 Hog Island Road, Surry, VA 23883Plant Summary Information
Gravel Neck is ranked #24 out of 37 natural gas power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Gravel Neck is comprised of 6 generators and generated 10.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Gravel Neck |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Virginia Electric & Power Co |
| Location | Surry County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1970 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 89.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,292 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #944 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #62 out of 211 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #24 out of 37 Virginia Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 95.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 4.1% |
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Gravel Neck Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Gravel Neck (7032) |
| Plant Address | 5208 Hog Island Road, Surry, VA 23883 |
| Utility | Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.1575, -76.6911 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1970 |
| Annual Generation | 89.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 95.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 4.1% |
| 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 | |
| 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 2 Details Operating December 1970
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 23.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 16 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1970 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1970
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 12 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 17.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1970 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating October 1989
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 91.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 85 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 92 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1989 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 73 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 98 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 73 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 98 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 6 Details Operating November 1989
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 91.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 85 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 92 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1989 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 79 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 97 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 79 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 97 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 4 Details Operating July 1989
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 91.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 85 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 92 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1989 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 73 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 97 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 73 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 97 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 5 Details Operating July 1989
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 91.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 85 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 92 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1989 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 73 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 98 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 73 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 98 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 |
Gravel Neck Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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