Big Sandy
23000 Hwy 23, Louisa, KY 41230Plant Summary Information
Big Sandy is ranked #11 out of 62 power plants in Kentucky in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Big Sandy is comprised of 1 generator and generated 235.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Big Sandy |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Kentucky Power Co |
| Location | Lawrence County, KY |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1963 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 13.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #679 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #413 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #11 out of 62 Kentucky Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 16 Kentucky Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Big Sandy
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Big Sandy Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Big Sandy (1353) |
| Plant Address | 23000 Hwy 23, Louisa, KY 41230 |
| Utility | Kentucky Power Co (22053) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.1707, -82.6176 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1963 |
| Annual Generation | 1.2 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Big Sandy River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Out of Service |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Kentucky Power Co (22053) KY |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION CORP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1963
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 280.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 260 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 260 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1963 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Big Sandy Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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