Where is West Point (PA)?

In Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (PA). 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 West Point (PA)?

91 MW of nameplate capacity across 15 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns West Point (PA)?

EIA-860M names Merck & Co Inc-West Point 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 West Point (PA) LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Merck & Co Inc-West Point 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 "West Point (PA) LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is West Point (PA) still running?

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

West Point (PA)

West Point (PA) is a 91 MW natural gas power plant in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, operated by Merck & Co Inc-West Point. EIA-860M lists 15 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 1972 and 2024.

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: 90.6 MW; 81.5 MW net summer
Generating units: 15
In service: 1972–2024
EIA plant ID: 52149

Where it is

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County: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 40.218, -75.2988
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Merck & Co Inc-West Point
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Standby/Backup (10) · Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (3) · Operating (2)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 86 MW, Petroleum 5 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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West Point (PA): FAQ

Where is West Point (PA)?: In Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (PA). 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 West Point (PA)?: 91 MW of nameplate capacity across 15 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns West Point (PA)?: EIA-860M names Merck & Co Inc-West Point 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 West Point (PA) LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Merck & Co Inc-West Point 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 "West Point (PA) LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is West Point (PA) still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.