Ghent
Ghent is a 2 GW coal power plant in Carroll County, Kentucky, operated by Kentucky Utilities Co. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1974 and 1984.
As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m
- Nameplate capacity
- 2,225.9 MW
- 1,919 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 4
- In service
- 1974–1984
- EIA plant ID
- 1356
Where it is
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- County
- Carroll County, Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 38.7497, -85.035
- Balancing authority
- LGEE
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Kentucky Utilities Co
- Primary energy source
- Coal
- Technologies
- Conventional Steam Coal
- Status
- Operating
Ghent: FAQ
- Where is Ghent?
- In Carroll County, Kentucky (KY). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
- How big is Ghent?
- 2 GW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Ghent?
- EIA-860M names Kentucky Utilities Co as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
- Is this the same as Ghent LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Kentucky Utilities Co here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Ghent LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Ghent still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.