Where is Big Sandy Peaker Plant?

In Wayne County, West Virginia (WV). 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 Big Sandy Peaker Plant?

353 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Big Sandy Peaker Plant?

EIA-860M names Middle River Power II, LLC 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 Big Sandy Peaker Plant LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Middle River Power II, LLC 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 "Big Sandy Peaker Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Big Sandy Peaker Plant still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Big Sandy Peaker Plant

Big Sandy Peaker Plant is a 353 MW natural gas power plant in Wayne County, West Virginia, operated by Middle River Power II, LLC. EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service in 2001.

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: 353.4 MW; 300 MW net summer
Generating units: 6
In service: 2001
EIA plant ID: 55284

Where it is

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County: Wayne County, West Virginia
Coordinates: 38.3441, -82.5938
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Middle River Power II, LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

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Big Sandy Peaker Plant: FAQ

Where is Big Sandy Peaker Plant?: In Wayne County, West Virginia (WV). 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 Big Sandy Peaker Plant?: 353 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Big Sandy Peaker Plant?: EIA-860M names Middle River Power II, LLC 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 Big Sandy Peaker Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Middle River Power II, LLC 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 "Big Sandy Peaker Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Big Sandy Peaker Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.