Ghent
9485 US Hwy 42 East, Ghent, KY 41045Plant Summary Information
Ghent is ranked #3 out of 127 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ghent is comprised of 4 generators and generated 2.8 TWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Ghent |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Kentucky Utilities Co |
| Location | Carroll County, KY |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1974 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 10.8 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 127.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #54 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3 out of 127 Bituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1 out of 56 Kentucky Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 8 Kentucky Bituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 99.9% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ghent
Ghent Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ghent (1356) |
| Plant Address | 9485 US Hwy 42 East, Ghent, KY 41045 |
| Utility | Kentucky Utilities Co (10171) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.7497, -85.035 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1974 |
| Annual Generation | 10.8 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 99.9% |
| 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 | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company (LGEE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Ohio River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Kentucky Utilities Co (10171) KY |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 1974
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 556.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 475 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 479 MW |
| Minimum Load | 218 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1974 |
| 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 |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating April 1977
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 556.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 485 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 486 MW |
| Minimum Load | 225 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1977 |
| 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 |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating May 1981
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 556.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 481 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 476 MW |
| Minimum Load | 210 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1981 |
| 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 |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating August 1984
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 556.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 478 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 478 MW |
| Minimum Load | 215 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1984 |
| 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 |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Ghent Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Bituminous Coal.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Prairie State Generating Station | Marissa, IL | 11.2 TWh |
| #2 | Bowen | Cartersville, GA | 11.1 TWh |
| #4 | Gavin Power, LLC | Cheshire, OH | 10.6 TWh |
| #5 | Gibson | Owensville, IN | 10.3 TWh |
| #6 | John E Amos | St Albans, WV | 9.7 TWh |
| #7 | Cardinal | Brillant, OH | 9.5 TWh |
| #8 | Cumberland (TN) | Cumberland City, TN | 9.3 TWh |
| #9 | Cross | Cross, SC | 8.9 TWh |
| #10 | Four Corners | Fruitland, NM | 7.8 TWh |
| #11 | H L Spurlock | Maysville, KY | 7.7 TWh |
| #12 | Roxboro | Semora, NC | 7.2 TWh |
| #13 | Mill Creek (KY) | Louisville, KY | 6.8 TWh |
| #14 | Trimble County | Bedford, KY | 9.1 TWh |
| #15 | Miami Fort | North Bend, OH | 5.6 TWh |
| #16 | Intermountain Power Project | Delta, UT | 6.3 TWh |
| #17 | Mountaineer | New Haven, WV | 4.9 TWh |
| #18 | Clifty Creek | Madison, IN | 5.2 TWh |
| #19 | Longview Power Plant | Maidsville, WV | 4.7 TWh |
| #20 | Kyger Creek | Cheshire, OH | 4.9 TWh |
| #21 | Hunter | Castle Dale, UT | 4.4 TWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Ghent.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aero Solar Facility | Burlington, KY | 2.6 GWh | 28 mi |
| Bavarian LFGTE | Walton, KY | 27.9 GWh | 21.8 mi |
| Bluegrass Generating Station | LaGrange, KY | 36.5 GWh | 32.2 mi |
| Central Utility Plant Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | 231.5 GWh | 38.8 mi |
| Clifty Creek | Madison, IN | 5.2 TWh | 20.8 mi |
| Crittenden Solar Facility | Dry Ridge, KY | 4.5 GWh | 22.7 mi |
| East Bend | Union, KY | 2.4 TWh | 14.5 mi |
| East Campus Utility Plant | Cincinnati, OH | 143.1 MWh | 39.1 mi |
| Green City Recovery, LLC | Georgetown, KY | 1.7 GWh | 38.4 mi |
| L'Oreal Solar - Florence | Florence, KY | 1.4 GWh | 28.2 mi |
| Lawrenceburg Power, LLC | Lawrenceburg, IN | 8.5 TWh | 25.3 mi |
| Markland | Florence, IN | 394.7 GWh | 4.3 mi |
| Miami Fort | North Bend, OH | 5.6 TWh | 28 mi |
| Parking Lot Array | Cincinnati, OH | 1.4 GWh | 39.1 mi |
| Pendleton County LFGTE | Butler, KY | 23.1 GWh | 33.9 mi |
| Procter & Gamble Cincinnati Plant | Cincinnati, OH | 9.4 GWh | 40.9 mi |
| Scottsburg Solar Park | Scottsburg, IN | 12.3 GWh | 40.9 mi |
| Trimble County | Bedford, KY | 9.1 TWh | 23.3 mi |
| Walton 1 Solar Facility | Walton, KY | 2.9 GWh | 24.8 mi |
| Walton 2 Solar Facility | Walton, KY | 3.1 GWh | 24.8 mi |