River Valley
PO Box 1740, Panama, OK 74951Plant Summary Information
River Valley is ranked #6 out of 7 coal plants in Oklahoma in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
River Valley is comprised of 2 generators and generated 245.2 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | River Valley |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co |
| Location | Le Flore County, OK |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1990 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 503.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 7.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,329 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #100 out of 126 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #52 out of 134 Oklahoma Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 7 Oklahoma Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 90.6% Tire-derived Fuels : 5.0% Natural Gas : 4.0% |
| 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 Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1990 |
| Annual Generation | 503.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 90.6% Tire-derived Fuels : 5.0% Natural Gas : 4.0% |
| 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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