Elkton
Elkton is a 14 MW natural gas power plant in Rockingham County, Virginia, operated by Merck & Co Inc. EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 1982 and 2025.
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
- 14 MW
- 12.8 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 6
- In service
- 1982–2025
- EIA plant ID
- 52148
Where it is
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- County
- Rockingham County, Virginia
- Coordinates
- 38.3836, -78.6528
- Balancing authority
- PJM
- Sector
- Industrial CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Merck & Co Inc
- Primary energy source
- Natural gas
- Technologies
- Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Natural Gas Steam Turbine
- Status
- Operating (4) · Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (2)
Elkton: FAQ
- Where is Elkton?
- In Rockingham 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 Elkton?
- 14 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Elkton?
- EIA-860M names Merck & Co Inc 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 Elkton LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Merck & Co Inc 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 "Elkton LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Elkton still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.