John E Amos

OperatingBit. Coal

Ranked #1 of 7 Bit. Coal plants in WV#4 of 66 nationally

2932.6 MW Bit. Coal operating in Putnam, WV — PJM Interconnection, LLC

EIAGEMWD

2,932.6 MW

Nameplate Capacity

Generators

units

Conventional Steam Coal

Technology

1971

Operating Since

Location

Coordinates

38.4731, -81.8233

County

Putnam, WV

Nearby Plants

Winfield
Hydro24.5 MW · 9.6 km

Ownership & Operator

Field	EIA	GEM	Wikidata
Operator	Appalachian Power Co	Appalachian Power	—
Owner(s)	Appalachian Power Co	American Electric Power Company	American Electric Power
Status	Operating	—	—

Ownership Chain

About

John E. Amos Power Plant is a three-unit coal-fired power plant owned and operated by Appalachian Power, a subsidiary of American Electric Power (AEP). With a nameplate rating of 2,933 MW, it is the largest generating plant in the AEP system. It was named after John E. Amos, a prominent state senator, Democratic National Committee member from West Virginia, and member of the AEP board of directors.

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The John E Amos plant is a 2932.6 MW coal-fired power plant located in Putnam County, West Virginia. It is the largest of seven power plants in the state, and ranks third out of 50 nationally. The plant began operating in 1971 and has three 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 Appalachian Power Co.

In the latest year with available data, the John E Amos plant generated 9,069,413 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 35.3%. The plant operates within the PJM Interconnection, LLC balancing authority and the RFC NERC region. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1168.95 per kW, based on FERC filings.

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Engineering & Generators