Virginia Electric & Power Company - Brunswick County - PJM
Brunswick County Power Station is an EIA-anchored 1,472.2 MW natural-gas plant near Lawrenceville, Virginia. Dominion and project sources describe a three-on-one combined-cycle facility that entered commercial operation in April 2016.
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plant-58260
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Operating generator records and technology attributes reported through EIA-860.
| Generator | Capacity | Technology | Operation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT01 | 297.5 MW 258 MW summer | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle Natural Gas · CT | Apr 2016 | Operating |
| CT02 | 297.5 MW 263.8 MW summer | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle Natural Gas · CT | Apr 2016 | Operating |
| CT03 | 297.5 MW 267.5 MW summer | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle Natural Gas · CT | Apr 2016 | Operating |
| ST01 | 579.7 MW 586.7 MW summer |
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Project milestones and public references behind the asset profile.
Virginia Electric and Power Company filed application with Virginia State Corporation Commission for certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) to construct and operate the approximately 1,358 MW Brunswick County Power Station and for approval of Rider BW rate-adjustment clause for project cost recovery.
Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle Natural Gas · CA |
| Apr 2016 |
| Operating |
Monthly generation is reported through EIA-923. Capacity factor uses the current EIA nameplate capacity and is shown only for complete calendar years.
| Largest reported plants | Capacity | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath County | 2,862 MW | VA | |
| North Anna | 1,960.4 MW | VA | |
| Greensville County Power Station | 1,773.3 MW | VA | |
| Surry | 1,695 MW | VA | |
| Mt Storm | 1,680.9 MW | WV | |
| Brunswick County Power StationCurrent | 1,472.2 MW | VA | |
| Warren County | 1,472.2 MW | VA | |
| Ladysmith | 892.5 MW | VA |
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Virginia State Corporation Commission issued CPCN No. ET-198 for construction and operation of Brunswick County Power Station and approved Rider BW for timely recovery of project costs. Estimated construction cost approximately $1.27 billion excluding financing costs.
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission authorized Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company LLC (Transco) to construct and operate the approximately 7.3-mile Brunswick Lateral, extending from Transco's South Virginia Lateral in Brunswick County, Virginia, to serve the Brunswick County Power Station.
Brunswick County Power Station entered commercial operation and began producing electricity for Dominion customers. Fluor completed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities. Peak construction staff exceeded 1,500.
Brunswick County Power Station officially completed; project received 2016 Power Engineering Project of the Year award and 2016 Engineering News-Record Mid-Atlantic Best Project recognition.
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Brunswick County Power Station has a reported capacity of 1,472.2 MW. Source: EIA Form 860M.
Brunswick County Power Station is a Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle facility in Brunswick County, VA, participating in the PJM market.
Brunswick County Power Station is in Brunswick County, VA, inside the PJM balancing area.
Brunswick County Power Station is operated by Virginia Electric & Power Co according to the EIA generator inventory. Reporting membership does not by itself establish ultimate ownership.
Brunswick County Power Station reported 9,697.9 GWh over the twelve months to 2026-04. Figures are net generation as filed to EIA-923.
By capacity, Brunswick County Power Station ranks #19 of 538 operating plants of the same technology nationally. It ranks #2 of 11 in VA.
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