Where is Halifax County Biomass?

In Halifax 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 Halifax County Biomass?

50 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Halifax County Biomass?

EIA-860M names South Boston Energy LLC 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 Halifax County Biomass LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — South Boston Energy LLC 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 "Halifax County Biomass LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Halifax County Biomass still running?

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

Halifax County Biomass

Halifax County Biomass is a 50 MW biomass power plant in Halifax County, Virginia, operated by South Boston Energy LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside PJM. Its unit entered service in 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: 49.9 MW; 45.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2013
EIA plant ID: 58560

Where it is

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County: Halifax County, Virginia
Coordinates: 36.7014, -78.8733
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: South Boston Energy LLC
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Wood/Wood Waste Biomass
Status: Operating

Every plant South Boston Energy LLC reports to EIA →

Halifax County Biomass: FAQ

Where is Halifax County Biomass?: In Halifax 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 Halifax County Biomass?: 50 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Halifax County Biomass?: EIA-860M names South Boston Energy LLC 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 Halifax County Biomass LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — South Boston Energy LLC 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 "Halifax County Biomass LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Halifax County Biomass still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.