Upshur County Project

In 2001 Dominion joined with Anker Energy to propose a 450 megawatt (MW) coal plant in Upshur County, West Virginia. The plant was planned to burn 65% waste coal that would be produced on-site. In April 2002, Dominion cancelled the planned project, citing excessive costs.

Project Details
Sponsor: Dominion and Anker Energy Location: Upshur County, WV Capacity: 450 megawatts Type: Circulating fluidized bed Status: Cancelled

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