Merom
5500 W. Old 54, Sullivan, IN 47882Plant Summary Information
Merom is ranked #22 out of 120 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Merom is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.6 TWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Merom |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Hallador Power Company, LLC |
| Location | Sullivan County, IN |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1982 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 5.0 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 54.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #226 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #22 out of 120 Bituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #7 out of 208 Indiana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 13 Indiana Bituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 99.8% |
| Previous Operator |
Hoosier Energy R E C, Inc (2013 to 2021) Hallador Power Company, LLC (2022 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Merom
Merom Details
| 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 Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1982 |
| Annual Generation | 5.0 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 99.8% |
| 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 |
Generator 2 Details Operating February 1982
| 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 |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1983
| 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 |
Merom Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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