West Point (PA)
Natural gas power plant in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. 70.7 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 generators, operated by Merck & Co Inc-West Point.
Also known as EIA plant 52149
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 70.7 MWNameplate
- Generators
- 2 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- January 1989First generator online
- Operator
- Merck & Co Inc-West PointEIA operator ID 12303
- Grid
- PJMBalancing authority PJM
- Price nodes
- 1 PJM nodeResource nodes with prices
- Location
- Montgomery County, PA40.2180, −75.2988
- EIA plant ID
- 52149EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power West Point (PA) produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
265 GWh
265,337 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
33.4%
2024: Not reported
January to July 2026
Not reported
Provisional. 0 of 7 months reported
Range, 2017 to 2025
265.3–295.6
GWh a year. Low 2025, high 2022
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2001 | 338,160 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2002 | 343,457 | Not reported | 10 of 12 |
| 2003 | 244,692 | Not reported | 7 of 12 |
| 2004 | 398,033 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2005 | 265,993 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 252,644 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 178,197 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | 152,077 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2009 | 143,012 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | 137,556 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2011 | 271,976 | 36.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 270,015 | 35.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 331,505 | 44.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 323,271 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2015 | 26,379 | 40.9% | 1 of 12 |
| 2016 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2017 | 294,226 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 281,183 | 36.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 285,002 | 36.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 287,263 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 293,260 | 37.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 295,597 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 284,092 | 38.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 272,025 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 265,337 | 33.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 7 |
* 2026 covers January to July and is provisional. Capacity factor is net generation divided by nameplate capacity times the hours of each reported month.
Power prices and basis
Free account · PJMEmissions
Free · EPA CAMPDCO₂, 2025
Not reported
US short tons. 2024: Not reported
SO₂, 2025
Not reported
US short tons
NOx, 2025
89
US short tons
0 of 2 EPA units reported CO₂ in 2025 (39, 40), matched to EIA plant 52149 through the EPA–EIA crosswalk.
Water use
Free · EIA-923 cooling, USGSNo EIA cooling-water record for this plant in 2024.
Generators
Free · EIA-860M| Generator | Technology | Nameplate MW | Online since |
|---|---|---|---|
| COG3 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 38.4 | April 2001 |
| GEN2 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 32.3 | January 1989 |
Ownership and offtake
ProOwnership and offtake are part of Pro
Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists Merck & Co Inc-West Point as the operator, which is not always the owner.
Modeled data
ProPro adds modeled values for this plant. Everything above stays free.
Generation potential vs reported
Monthly potential at seasonal net capability, next to EIA-923 output. Shows how much of the plant's capability was used.
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Questions about West Point (PA)
How much power does West Point (PA) produce?
West Point (PA) reported 265,337 MWh (265 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 33.4% capacity factor on 70.7 MW of nameplate capacity.
Where is West Point (PA)?
West Point (PA) is in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, at 40.2180, −75.2988. It is in the PJM Interconnection, LLC balancing area (PJM).
Who operates West Point (PA)?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists Merck & Co Inc-West Point as the operator (EIA operator ID 12303). The operator is not always the owner.
When did West Point (PA) start operating?
Its first generator began operating in January 1989, according to EIA-860M.
Does InfraMap have power prices for West Point (PA)?
Yes. InfraMap has PJM day-ahead and real-time prices at 1 price node linked to West Point (PA), with the hub price and node-to-hub basis. Prices are free with an InfraMap account; pricing node names are part of InfraMap Pro.
Sources
- EIA-860 2025 (final) and EIA-860M August 2026: plant, generators, capacity, operator and location
- EIA-923 monthly net generation, 2000 to July 2026 (2026 provisional)
- EPA CAMPD annual emissions through the EPA–EIA crosswalk, 1995 to 2025
- PJM day-ahead and real-time prices; node and hub assignments as of 2026-10-05
Page updated 2026-10-04 from the InfraMap data build. Methodology · Data sources · EIA plant page