Where is Covington Facility?

In Alleghany County, Virginia (VA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Covington Facility?

161 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Covington Facility?

EIA-860M names WestRock Corp as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Covington Facility LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — WestRock Corp here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Covington Facility LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Covington Facility still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Covington Facility

Covington Facility is a 161 MW biomass power plant in Alleghany County, Virginia, operated by WestRock Corp. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 1951 and 2013.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 160.9 MW; 156.5 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 1951–2013
EIA plant ID: 50900

Where it is

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County: Alleghany County, Virginia
Coordinates: 37.7997, -79.9947
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: WestRock Corp
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Conventional Steam Coal, Wood/Wood Waste Biomass
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Biomass 116 MW, Coal 45 MW. It is filed here under Biomass, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant WestRock Corp reports to EIA →

Covington Facility: FAQ

Where is Covington Facility?: In Alleghany County, Virginia (VA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Covington Facility?: 161 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Covington Facility?: EIA-860M names WestRock Corp as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Covington Facility LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — WestRock Corp here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Covington Facility LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Covington Facility still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.