AEP · News · 20260804N
Acquisition / Partnership / Divestiture
AEP · 2026-08-04 · Importance 47 · Surprise 60 · In source text
AEP agreed to acquire the Longview Power Plant, a coal-fired facility in Maidsville, West Virginia, completed in 2011. The transaction also includes permits for a natural-gas plant and a solar array at the site. AEP said the acquisition is intended to support growing regional electricity demand and will not directly affect customer rates for Appalachian Power, Kentucky Power, or Wheeling Power.
Key facts
- AEP has agreed to acquire the Longview Power Plant, a coal-fired electric plant in Maidsville, West Virginia. source
- The acquisition of the Longview site includes permits for a natural gas plant and solar array. source
- AEP stated the purchase will support growing energy demand in the region and claimed it will not directly impact customer rates for Appalachian Power, Kentucky Power, or Wheeling Power. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| assets | positive | committed | — | AEP has agreed to acquire the Longview Power Plant, a coal-fired electric plant in Maidsville, West Virginia. |