New Martinsville Hannibal Hydro — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 50036
- Capacity
- 37.4 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Hydro
- Technology
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Wetzel, WV
- Operating Since
- 1988
- Generators
- 2
- Operator
- New Martinsville Hannibal Hydro
- Parent Company
- —
- Annual Generation
- 117,636 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 35.7%
- Balancing Authority
- PJM Interconnection, LLC
- ISO/RTO
- PJM
- NERC Region
- RFC
New Martinsville Hannibal Hydro
OperatingHydro
Ranked #5 of 15 Hydro plants in WV#365 of 1454 nationally
37.4 MW Hydro operating in Wetzel, WV — PJM Interconnection, LLC
EIAWD
37.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1988
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
39.6670, -80.8613
County
Wetzel, WV
Nearby Plants
- Long Ridge Energy GenerationNatural Gas521.9 MW · 4.2 km
- Axiall Natrium PlantNatural Gas115.5 MW · 8.8 km
- Mitchell (WV)Bit. Coal1632.6 MW · 18.5 km
Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | New Martinsville Hannibal Hydro | — | — |
| Owner(s) | New Martinsville Hannibal Hydro | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Ownership Chain
No GEM tracker match for this plant — ownership chain unavailable.
About
The New Martinsville Hannibal Hydro plant is a 37.4 MW hydroelectric facility located in Wetzel County, West Virginia. The plant began operating in 1988 and is owned and operated by New Martinsville Hannibal Hydro. It utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology with water (WAT) as its primary fuel source. The facility consists of two generators.
In the most recent year of reported data, the plant generated 117,636 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 35.7%. New Martinsville Hannibal Hydro operates within the PJM Interconnection, LLC balancing authority and the RFC NERC region. The plant ranks as the 5th largest hydroelectric facility out of 15 in West Virginia, and 370th out of 1464 nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
RFC
Balancing Authority
PJM Interconnection, LLC
Grid Voltage
138 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
Generation
18.9K MWh
Latest Month
117.6K MWh
Annual Generation
35.7%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2022 – Dec 2024
Financial Data
No financial data available for this plant.
Pricing & Market Data
HIGH confidenceMarket Position
ISO/RTO Market
PJM
LMP Node
NEWMARTI138 KV HANN NUG
Pricing Hub
AEP-DAYTON HUB
Location Type
Generation Node
Node Source
Curated node match
News & Articles (10)Beta
Hazards·flooding
The Ohio River now into Flood stage
According to the National Weather Service, the Ohio River is excepted to reach 41.1 feet on April 4 in Wheeling, West Virginia and 42.4 feet...
National Weather Service (regulator)
WTRF·1 years ago
Regulatory·federal policy
It's All About the Hydrogens - by Daniel McGraw
For the sin of getting the Inflation Reduction Act across the line, Joe Manchin has been getting it from both ends. On the one side, coal...
Joe Manchin (other)
The Bulwark·3 years ago
Hazards·flooding
Heavy Rains Cause Flooding, Cancellations
Wetzel and Tyler County schools dismissed early Monday, Sept. 10 as area residents dealt with five to six inches of rain in a matter of 48 hours.
wetzelchronicle.com·7 years ago
General
Fishermen Don’t Oppose Hydroelectric Plant at Pike Island Locks and Dam
Bridgeport resident Bobby Gillespie said he supports a $200 million hydroelectric plant at the site because he said it may help him hook a larger catch.
theintelligencer.net·8 years ago
Last updated 2026-03-14
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