Mitchell (WV) is a coal-fired power facility with 1,632.6 MW of EIA-reported nameplate capacity in Marshall County, West Virginia, registered as EIA Plant ID 3948. Mitchell (WV) is currently operating; coal operations are scheduled to cease by December 31, 2031, with no post-2031 project has been approved. Evaluated options include conversion to 100% natural gas, 40% gas co-fire followed by retirement, or replacement with a new combined-cycle gas plant.
EIA-reported nameplate capacity; other nameplate and seasonal ratings may differ.
Primary generation technology.
Marshall County · PJM
Mitchell (WV) is currently operating; coal operations are scheduled to cease by December 31, 2031, with no post-2031 project has been approved. Evaluated options include conversion to 100% natural gas, 40% gas co-fire followed by retirement, or replacement with a new combined-cycle gas plant.
765 kV · American Electric Power (AEP)
Conventional Steam Coal
Mitchell (WV) is currently operating; coal operations are scheduled to cease by December 31, 2031, with no post-2031 project has been approved. Evaluated options include conversion to 100% natural gas, 40% gas co-fire followed by retirement, or replacement with a new combined-cycle gas plant.
Mitchell (WV) is currently operating; coal operations are scheduled to cease by December 31, 2031, with no post-2031 project has been approved. Evaluated options include conversion to 100% natural gas, 40% gas co-fire followed by retirement, or replacement with a new combined-cycle gas plant.
765 kV · American Electric Power (AEP)
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Operating generator records and technology attributes reported through EIA-860.
| Generator | Capacity | Technology | Operation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 816.3 MW 770 MW summer | Conventional Steam Coal Bituminous Coal · ST | May 1971 | Operating |
| 2 | 816.3 MW 790 MW summer | Conventional Steam Coal Bituminous Coal · ST | May 1971 | Operating |
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EIA-860 lists generator 1, generator 2 with this operating date.
PJM
PJM · Marshall County
Monthly generation is reported through EIA-923. Capacity factor uses the current EIA nameplate capacity and is shown only for complete calendar years.
| Largest reported plants | Capacity | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell (WV)Current | 1,632.6 MW | WV | |
| Big Sandy | 280.5 MW | KY |
Portfolio membership follows the latest EIA-860 reporting entity. It does not imply ultimate ownership.
View full reporting portfolioKentucky Power filed for approval to receive a one-half interest in Mitchell at net book value. AEP filings proposed separating Ohio Power’s generation assets and transferring the Mitchell interests to Kentucky Power and the other AEP affiliates.
The Kentucky PSC approved Kentucky Power’s environmental and non-environmental investments needed to continue taking 50% of Mitchell’s capacity and energy after December 31, 2028.
Mitchell (WV) is currently operating; coal operations are scheduled to cease by December 31, 2031, with no post-2031 project has been approved. Evaluated options include conversion to 100% natural gas, 40% gas co-fire followed by retirement, or replacement with a new combined-cycle gas plant.
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Mitchell (WV) has a reported capacity of 1,632.6 MW. Source: EIA Form 860.
Mitchell (WV) is a Conventional Steam Coal facility in Marshall County, WV, participating in the PJM market.
Mitchell (WV) is in Marshall County, WV, inside the PJM balancing area.
Mitchell (WV) is operated by Kentucky Power Co according to the EIA generator inventory. Reporting membership does not by itself establish ultimate ownership.
Mitchell (WV) reports a commercial operation date of 1971. Current status: operating. Source: EIA Form 860.
Mitchell (WV) reported 4,066.5 GWh over the twelve months to 2026-06. Figures are net generation as filed to EIA-923.
Mitchell (WV) interconnects at Kammer yard, on the American Electric Power (AEP) system.
By capacity, Mitchell (WV) ranks #37 of 206 operating plants of the same technology nationally. It ranks #4 of 9 in WV.
Plants within 25 km, nearest first, regardless of technology. Proximity is straight-line distance between mapped plant coordinates; it does not by itself establish a shared point of interconnection.
