John E Amos
U.S. Route 35, St Albans, WV 25213Plant Summary Information
John E Amos is ranked #9 out of 119 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
John E Amos is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.3 TWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.
Plant Name | John E Amos |
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Utility Name | Appalachian Power Co |
Location | Putnam County, WV |
Initial Operation Date | September 1971 |
Last Update | May 2025 |
Annual Generation | 9.0 TWh |
Annual Consumption | 99.2 M MMBtu |
Ranked #80 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #9 out of 119 Bituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #2 out of 38 West Virginia Power Plants | |
Ranked #1 out of 7 West Virginia Bituminous Coal Power Plants | |
Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 98.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.4% |
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John E Amos Details
Summary Information | |
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Plant Name | John E Amos (3935) |
Plant Address | U.S. Route 35, St Albans, WV 25213 |
Utility | Appalachian Power Co (733) |
Latitude, Longitude | 38.4731, -81.8233 |
Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to May 2025 |
Initial Operation Date | September 1971 |
Annual Generation | 9.0 TWh |
Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 98.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.4% |
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
Regulatory Information | |
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Regulatory Status | Regulated |
NERC Region | RFC |
Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
Water Source | Kanawha River |
Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
Transmission / Distribution Owner | Appalachian Power Co (733) WV |
Grid Voltage | 765.00 kV |
Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1971
Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
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Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 816.3 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 800 MW |
Winter Capacity | 800 MW |
Minimum Load | 300 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | September 1971 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
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Energy Source | Bituminous Coal |
Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
Supercritical Technology | Yes |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1972
Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
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Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 816.3 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 800 MW |
Winter Capacity | 800 MW |
Minimum Load | 300 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | June 1972 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
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Energy Source | Bituminous Coal |
Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
Supercritical Technology | Yes |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating October 1973
Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
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Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 1300 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 1300 MW |
Winter Capacity | 1299 MW |
Minimum Load | 600 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | October 1973 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
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Energy Source | Bituminous Coal |
Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
Supercritical Technology | Yes |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
John E Amos Plant Owners
Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
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