Merom

5500 W. Old 54, Sullivan, IN 47882

Plant Summary Information

Merom is ranked #23 out of 119 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Merom is comprised of 2 generators and generated 890.1 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.

Plant Name	Merom
Utility Name	Hallador Power Company, LLC
Location	Sullivan County, IN
Initial Operation Date	February 1982
Last Update	May 2025
Annual Generation	4.5 TWh
Annual Consumption	50.9 M MMBtu
Ranked #248 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #23 out of 119 Bituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #7 out of 205 Indiana Power Plants
Ranked #3 out of 13 Indiana Bituminous Coal Power Plants
Fuel Types	Bituminous Coal : 99.7%
Previous Operator	Hoosier Energy R E C, Inc (2013 to 2021) Hallador Power Company, LLC (2022 to 2024)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Merom (6213)
Plant Address	5500 W. Old 54, Sullivan, IN 47882
Utility	Hallador Power Company, LLC (65239)
Latitude, Longitude	39.0694, -87.5108
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to May 2025
Initial Operation Date	February 1982
Annual Generation	4.5 TWh
Fuel Types	Bituminous Coal : 99.7%

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	Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Turtle Creek Reservoir
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Hoosier Energy R E C, Inc (9267)
Grid Voltage	345.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	HE.MEROM2
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	HE.MEROM2
Nameplate Capacity	540 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	489 MW
Winter Capacity	496 MW
Minimum Load	240 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1982

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
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
Subcritical Technology	Yes
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	HE.MEROM1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	HE.MEROM1
Nameplate Capacity	540 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	489 MW
Winter Capacity	494 MW
Minimum Load	240 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1983

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
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
Subcritical Technology	Yes
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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