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GAS POWER PLANTSBig Sandy
Big Sandy is a 281 MW operating gas power plant in Lawrence County, Kentucky, operated by Kentucky Power Co.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 281 MW | |
| 2 | Conventional Steam Coal | 816 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Kentucky Power Co
- Location
- Lawrence County, Kentucky
- Balancing authority
- PJM
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 281 MW
Retired: 816 MW - First unit online
- Jan 1963
- EIA plant ID
- 1353
Location
38.1707, -82.6176
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem