West Point (PA)
770 Sumneytown Pike, West Point, PA 19486Plant Summary Information
West Point (PA) is ranked #32 out of 78 natural gas power plants in Pennsylvania in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
West Point (PA) is comprised of 12 generators and generated 68.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | West Point (PA) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Merck & Co Inc-West Point |
| Location | Montgomery County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1972 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 284.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,934 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #652 out of 2,255 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #54 out of 231 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #32 out of 78 Pennsylvania Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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West Point (PA) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | West Point (PA) (52149) |
| Plant Address | 770 Sumneytown Pike, West Point, PA 19486 |
| Utility | Merck & Co Inc-West Point (12303) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.21796, -75.29882 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1972 |
| Annual Generation | 284.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 89-57-000 |
| 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 | Food Manufacturing (311) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Wells & Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PECO Energy Co (14940) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PECO ENERGY COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN3 Details Out of Service January 1972
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MERCK 13 KV MERCK1-2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MERCK 13 KV MERCK1-2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1972 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| 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 |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating January 1989
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MERCK 13 KV MERCK1-2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MERCK 13 KV MERCK1-2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 32.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 24.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 26 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1989 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN5 Details Out of Service June 1994
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MERCK 13 KV MERCK1-2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MERCK 13 KV MERCK1-2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1994 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| 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 |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN8 Details Standby August 1999
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MERCK 13 KV MERCK1-2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MERCK 13 KV MERCK1-2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | No |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1999 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator COG3 Details Operating April 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MERCK 13 KV MERCK1-2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MERCK 13 KV MERCK1-2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 38.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 38.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN9 Details Standby February 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MERCK 13 KV MERCK1-2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MERCK 13 KV MERCK1-2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | No |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GN10 Details Standby February 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MERCK 13 KV MERCK1-2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MERCK 13 KV MERCK1-2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | No |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GN11 Details Standby November 2010
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MERCK 13 KV MERCK1-2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MERCK 13 KV MERCK1-2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | No |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| 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 |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN14 Details Standby August 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MERCK 13 KV MERCK1-2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MERCK 13 KV MERCK1-2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
|---|---|
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | No |
| First Operation Date | August 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN15 Details Standby May 2017
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MERCK 13 KV MERCK1-2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MERCK 13 KV MERCK1-2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
|---|---|
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | No |
| First Operation Date | May 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN16 Details Standby May 2020
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MERCK 13 KV MERCK |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MERCK 13 KV MERCK |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | No |
| First Operation Date | May 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN17 Details Standby April 2022
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MERCK 13 KV MERCK |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MERCK 13 KV MERCK |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
|---|---|
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | No |
| First Operation Date | April 2022 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
West Point (PA) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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