Kyger Creek — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 2876
- Capacity
- 1086.5 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Coal
- Technology
- Conventional Steam Coal
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Gallia, OH
- Operating Since
- 1955
- Generators
- 5
- Operator
- Ohio Valley Electric Corp
- Parent Company
- American Electric Power Company
- Annual Generation
- 5,382,929 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 56.7%
- Balancing Authority
- PJM Interconnection, LLC
- ISO/RTO
- PJM
- NERC Region
- RFC
Kyger Creek
OperatingBit. Coal
Ranked #4 of 7 Bit. Coal plants in OH#35 of 66 nationally
1086.5 MW Bit. Coal operating in Gallia, OH — PJM Interconnection, LLC
EIAGEMWD
1,086.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
5
Generators
units
Conventional Steam Coal
Technology
1955
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
38.9144, -82.1289
County
Gallia, OH
Nearby Plants
- Gavin Power, LLCBit. Coal2600 MW · 2.5 km
- MountaineerBit. Coal1300 MW · 18.3 km
- RacineHydro47.4 MW · 19.1 km
Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Ohio Valley Electric Corp | Ohio Valley Electric | — |
| Owner(s) | Ohio Valley Electric Corp | American Electric Power Company | Ohio Valley Electric Corporation |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Ownership Chain
About
Kyger Creek Power Plant is a 1.08-gigawatt, 1,086 (MW) coal-fired power station located south of Cheshire, Ohio in Gallia County, Ohio. It is operated by the Ohio Valley Electric Corporation (OVEC).
Read more on WikipediaKyger Creek is a 1086.5 MW coal-fired power plant located in Gallia County, Ohio. The plant began operating in 1955 and consists of 5 generators utilizing conventional steam coal technology. The primary fuel source is bituminous coal (BIT). The plant is owned by American Electric Power Company and operated by Ohio Valley Electric Corp. Kyger Creek ranks as the 3rd largest coal plant in Ohio and 28th nationally.
In the latest year of reported generation, Kyger Creek produced 5,382,929 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 56.7%. The plant operates within the PJM Interconnection, LLC balancing authority and the RFC NERC region. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1179.78 per kW, based on FERC filings.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
RFC
Balancing Authority
PJM Interconnection, LLC
Grid Voltage
345 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
Generation
565.0K MWh
Latest Month
5.4M MWh
Annual Generation
56.7%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2023 – Dec 2025
Financial DataBeta
Source: FERC Form 1HIGH
$1,415/kW
Installed Cost
$51106.0/MWh
Operating Cost
Ohio Valley Electric Corporation
Reporting Utility
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Pricing & Market Data
HIGH confidenceMarket Position
ISO/RTO Market
PJM
LMP Node
KYGER CREEK 1
Pricing Hub
AEP-DAYTON HUB
Location Type
AGGREGATE
Node Source
Curated node match
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