Kentucky Power
From Global Energy Monitor
Kentucky Power is a subsidiary of AEP (American Electric Power) and owner of the Big Sandy Plant.
Existing Coal Plants
| Plant | State | Year(s) Built | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy Plant | KY | 1963, 1969 | 1,097 MW | 1 unit converted to natural gas, 1 unit retired |
| Mitchell Plant (50%) | WV | 1971 | 1,632.6 MW | Operating |
Big Sandy to close
On December 19, 2012, Kentucky Power said it would retire Big Sandy Plant units 1 and 2 in 2015. Unit 1 may be converted to natural gas. The power from Unit 2 will be obtained from AEP Ohio's Mitchell Plant.[1]
IGCC plans
Kentucky is one of the states that will be considered for construction of a future Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) power plant, a "clean coal" technology. AEP has indicated its desire to build one or more IGCC units of 600 megawatts each.[2]
Contact Details
Kentucky Power
101A Enterprise Dr
Frankfort, Kentucky 40602
Phone: 800-572-1113
Website: https://www.kentuckypower.com
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ "Kentucky Power files to transfer generation assets," AEP Kentucky Power press release, Dec. 19, 2012.
- ↑ "IGCC" Kentucky Power Website, September 2009
