Where is Possum Point?

In Prince William 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 Possum Point?

709 MW of nameplate capacity across 9 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Possum Point?

EIA-860M names Virginia Electric & Power Co 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 Possum Point LLC?

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

Is Possum Point still running?

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

Possum Point

Possum Point is a 709 MW natural gas power plant in Prince William County, Virginia, operated by Virginia Electric & Power Co. EIA-860M lists 9 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 1968 and 2003.

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: 709 MW; 642.2 MW net summer
Generating units: 9
In service: 1968–2003
EIA plant ID: 3804

Where it is

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County: Prince William County, Virginia
Coordinates: 38.5367, -77.2806
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Virginia Electric & Power Co
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 613 MW, Petroleum 96 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Possum Point: FAQ

Where is Possum Point?: In Prince William 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 Possum Point?: 709 MW of nameplate capacity across 9 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Possum Point?: EIA-860M names Virginia Electric & Power Co 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 Possum Point LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Virginia Electric & Power Co 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 "Possum Point LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Possum Point still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.