Elizabeth River Power Station

A 388.8 MW natural gas power plant in Chesapeake City, Virginia, owned by Virginia Electric & Power Co, commissioned in 1992.

Facility nameplate · EIA Plant ID 52087Natural Gas
Nameplate capacity
388.8 MW
Primary fuel
Natural Gas
Commissioned
1992
Owner
Virginia Electric & Power Co
Location
Chesapeake City, Virginia
Coordinates
36.775, -76.3083
Generation (2024)
29.5 GWh
Status
Operating
Technology
Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Units
3

Location

Map of the United States showing the location of Elizabeth River Power Station

Chesapeake City, Virginia · 36.775, -76.3083

Reported annual generation

YearGWh
2015134.6
2016149
201795.5
2018252.1
201997.9
202086
202143.9
202261.3
2023109.2
202429.5

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