Northern Neck

Northern Neck is a 83 MW oil-fired power plant in Richmond County, Virginia, operated by Virginia Electric & Power Co. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service in 1971.

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
82.8 MW
47 MW net summer
Generating units
4
In service
1971
EIA plant ID
3800

Where it is

Loading map…
County
Richmond County, Virginia
Coordinates
37.95, -76.711
Balancing authority
PJM
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Virginia Electric & Power Co
Primary energy source
Petroleum
Technologies
Petroleum Liquids
Status
Operating

Every plant Virginia Electric & Power Co reports to EIA →

Northern Neck: FAQ

Where is Northern Neck?
In Richmond 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 Northern Neck?
83 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Northern Neck?
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 Northern Neck 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 "Northern Neck LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Northern Neck still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.