River Valley
PO Box 1740, Panama, OK 74951Plant Summary Information
River Valley is ranked #43 out of 132 power plants in Oklahoma in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
River Valley is comprised of 2 generators and generated 25.8 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.
| Plant Name | River Valley |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co |
| Location | Le Flore County, OK |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1990 |
| Last Update | May 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 597.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 8.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,131 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #99 out of 129 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #43 out of 132 Oklahoma Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 7 Oklahoma Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 84.6% Natural Gas : 10.8% Tire-derived Fuels : 3.9% Bituminous Coal : 0.8% |
| Previous Operator |
AES Shady Point LLC (2013 to 2018) Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co (2019 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for River Valley
River Valley Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | River Valley (10671) |
| Plant Address | PO Box 1740, Panama, OK 74951 |
| Utility | Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co (14063) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.1931, -94.6458 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to May 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1990 |
| Annual Generation | 597.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 84.6% Natural Gas : 10.8% Tire-derived Fuels : 3.9% Bituminous Coal : 0.8% |
| 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Poteau River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co (14063) OK |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating November 1990
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 175 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 160.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 160.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | SUB / BIT / NG |
|---|---|
Generator GEN1 Details Operating September 1990
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 175 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 160.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 160.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | SUB / BIT / NG |
|---|---|
River Valley Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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| #91 | Allen S King | Oak Park Heights, MN | 579.1 GWh |
| #92 | Neil Simpson II | Gillette, WY | 660.9 GWh |
| #93 | Lawrence Energy Center | Lawrence, KS | 710.2 GWh |
| #94 | Rush Island | Festus, MO | 603.1 GWh |
| #95 | Wygen 2 | Gillette, WY | 581.5 GWh |
| #96 | Archer Daniels Midland Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1.0 TWh |
| #97 | Intermountain Power Project | Delta, UT | 6.9 TWh |
| #98 | North Valmy | Valmy, NV | 1.2 TWh |
| #100 | Lon Wright | Fremont, NE | 521.6 GWh |
| #101 | Wygen 1 | Gillette, WY | 482.8 GWh |
| #102 | Hardin Generator Project | Hardin, MT | 435.4 GWh |
| #103 | Apache Station | Cochise, AZ | 2.3 TWh |
| #104 | Platte | Grand Island, NE | 358.8 GWh |
| #105 | Clifty Creek | Madison, IN | 5.6 TWh |
| #106 | Archer Daniels Midland Decatur | Decatur, IL | 764.1 GWh |
| #107 | Kyger Creek | Cheshire, OH | 5.3 TWh |
| #108 | Archer Daniels Midland Columbus | Columbus, NE | 270.0 GWh |
| #109 | Genesis Alkali | Green River, WY | 259.5 GWh |
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