AMPGS is a proposed generation facility in Meigs County, Ohio. While originally proposed as a state-of-the-art coal generation facility, the project was cancelled as a coal-fired facility in November 2009 due to significant and unanticipated construction cost increases. AMP has been investigating the possible conversion of the project to a natural gas combine cycle (NGCC) facility. AMP staff and consultants also investigated a potential site in southern Virginia. In April, AMP announced that based on investigations, the Meigs County site was the primary site for a self-build option, dependent upon the successful final negotiation of appropriate tax abatements as well as economic and infrastructure incentives. As an alternative to this self-build option, AMP is actively exploring options of partnering with a third party or individually purchasing 100% of one of several NGCC existing facilities and projects under development in the region. A decision regarding the project will be made later in 2010.

AMP to Move Forward with Study of Potential Meigs County Natural Gas Generation Project
AMP Announces Likely Conversion of AMPGS Project