John E Amos
U.S. Route 35, St Albans, WV 25213Plant Summary Information
John E Amos is ranked #6 out of 130 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
John E Amos is comprised of 3 generators and generated 3.4 TWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | John E Amos |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Appalachian Power Co |
| Location | Putnam County, WV |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1971 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 9.9 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 102.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #72 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6 out of 130 Bituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2 out of 35 West Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 7 West Virginia Bituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 99.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.6% |
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Monthly Net Generation for John E Amos
John E Amos Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | John E Amos (3935) |
| Plant Address | U.S. Route 35 St Albans, WV 25213 |
| Utility | Appalachian Power Co (733) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.4731, -81.8233 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1971 |
| Annual Generation | 9.9 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 99.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.6% |
| 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 | Kanawha River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Appalachian Power Co (733) WV |
| Grid Voltage | 765.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1971
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 816.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 800 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 800 MW |
| Minimum Load | 300 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 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 | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1972
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 816.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 800 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 800 MW |
| Minimum Load | 300 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1972 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating October 1973
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1300 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1300 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1299 MW |
| Minimum Load | 600 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1973 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
John E Amos Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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