Mitchell (WV)
W.Va. State Route 2, Captina, WV 26041Plant Summary Information
Mitchell (WV) is ranked #31 out of 120 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Mitchell (WV) is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.0 TWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Mitchell (WV) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Kentucky Power Co |
| Location | Marshall County, WV |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1971 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.8 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 41.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #307 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #31 out of 120 Bituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #7 out of 38 West Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 7 West Virginia Bituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 98.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.1% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Mitchell (WV)
Mitchell (WV) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Mitchell (WV) (3948) |
| Plant Address | W.Va. State Route 2, Captina, WV 26041 |
| Utility | Kentucky Power Co (22053) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.8297, -80.8153 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1971 |
| Annual Generation | 3.8 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 98.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.1% |
| 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 | Ohio River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Ohio Power Co (14006) OH |
| Grid Voltage | 765.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1971
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 816.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 770 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 770 MW |
| Minimum Load | 370 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1971 |
| 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 | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 1971
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 816.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 790 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 790 MW |
| Minimum Load | 410 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1971 |
| 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 | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Mitchell (WV) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling Power Co | 1 Riverside Plaza, Columbus, OH 43215 | Generator 1 | 50.00% |
| Kentucky Power Co | 1 Riverside Plaza, 26th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215 | Generator 1 | 50.00% |
| Wheeling Power Co | 1 Riverside Plaza, Columbus, OH 43215 | Generator 2 | 50.00% |
| Kentucky Power Co | 1 Riverside Plaza, 26th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215 | Generator 2 | 50.00% |
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Bituminous Coal.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | FirstEnergy Fort Martin Power Station | Maidsville, WV | 5.2 TWh |
| #22 | Merom | Sullivan, IN | 5.0 TWh |
| #23 | Mt Storm | Mount Storm, WV | 4.8 TWh |
| #24 | AES Petersburg | Petersburg, IN | 4.7 TWh |
| #25 | Longview Power Plant | Maidsville, WV | 4.4 TWh |
| #26 | Huntington | Huntington, UT | 4.2 TWh |
| #27 | Winyah | Georgetown, SC | 4.2 TWh |
| #28 | Conemaugh | New Florence, PA | 4.2 TWh |
| #29 | Marshall (NC) | Terrell, NC | 7.8 TWh |
| #30 | Keystone | Shelocta, PA | 4.2 TWh |
| #32 | Cayuga | Cayuga, IN | 3.6 TWh |
| #33 | Crystal River | Crystal River, FL | 15.1 TWh |
| #34 | Warrick | Newburgh, IN | 3.1 TWh |
| #35 | Wateree | Eastover, SC | 2.8 TWh |
| #36 | Stanton Energy Center | Orlando, FL | 5.3 TWh |
| #37 | Monroe (MI) | Monroe, MI | 15.7 TWh |
| #38 | James E. Rogers Energy Complex | Cliffside, NC | 5.3 TWh |
| #39 | Bonanza | Vernal, UT | 2.5 TWh |
| #40 | D B Wilson | Centertown, KY | 2.5 TWh |
| #41 | East Bend | Union, KY | 2.4 TWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Mitchell (WV).
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anadarko | Woodsfield, OH | 42.0 MWh | 16.7 mi |
| Axiall Natrium Plant | New Martinsville, WV | 602.0 GWh | 6.1 mi |
| Cardinal | Brillant, OH | 10.1 TWh | 30.5 mi |
| Fayette Energy Facility | Masontown, PA | 4.5 TWh | 47.6 mi |
| FirstEnergy Fort Martin Power Station | Maidsville, WV | 5.2 TWh | 47.9 mi |
| FirstEnergy Harrison Power Station | Haywood, WV | 10.1 TWh | 40.1 mi |
| Fort Martin Solar | Maidsville, WV | 28.4 GWh | 46.8 mi |
| Grant Town Power Plant | Grant Town, WV | 614.8 GWh | 39.3 mi |
| Guernsey Power Station | Byesville, OH | 11.4 TWh | 38.9 mi |
| Hill Top Energy Center, LLC | Carmichaels, PA | 4.9 TWh | 46.7 mi |
| Lake Lynn Hydro Station | Lake Lynn, PA | 84.4 GWh | 51.5 mi |
| Long Ridge Energy Generation | Hannibal, OH | 3.9 TWh | 8.9 mi |
| Longview Power Plant | Maidsville, WV | 4.4 TWh | 46.2 mi |
| New Martinsville Hannibal Hydro | New Martinsville, WV | 117.6 GWh | 11.5 mi |
| Pleasants Energy LLC | St Mary's, WV | 1.5 TWh | 45.1 mi |
| Pleasants Power Station | Willow Island, WV | 339.7 GWh | 40.9 mi |
| Rivesville Solar | Rivesville, WV | 1.6 GWh | 43.3 mi |
| Washington Energy Facility | Beverly, OH | 3.5 TWh | 47.9 mi |
| Waste Management Arden LFGTE | Washington, PA | 38.5 GWh | 39.2 mi |
| Willow Island Hydroelectric Plant | Willow Island, WV | 182.5 GWh | 42.2 mi |