Ponton Diesel Generating Facility

Virginia State Road 614, Amelia, VA 23002

Plant Summary Information

Ponton Diesel Generating Facility is ranked #38 out of 64 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 109.6 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Ponton Diesel Generating Facility
Utility Name	Old Dominion Electric Coop
Location	Amelia County, VA
Initial Operation Date	December 2002
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	426.0 MWh
Annual Consumption	5.6 k MMBtu
Ranked #11,072 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #537 out of 1,262 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #188 out of 211 Virginia Power Plants
Ranked #38 out of 64 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 2023
Initial Operation Date	December 2002
Annual Generation	426.0 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

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

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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