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Coal is delivered to the Morgantown generating station by CSX Transportation train using the [[Popes Creek Subdivision|Pope's Creek Subdivision]] rail line. Construction of a coal barge unloading pier on the Potomac River began in 2007.
== Quick facts ==
Number of Employees:
* Approximately 9 per shift to operate the plant, with a total complement of 203
Site Generation Information:
*Station size: 427 acres
*Net summer capacity: 1,411 MW
*Steam units:
**Unit 1 & 2: coal-and-oil fired
*Combustion turbines:
**Units 1 - 6: oil-fired
Capacity:
*1,164 MW (Steam) + 248 MW (CT) = 1,412 MW
Major Fuel Type:
*Coal and No. 2 Oil
Number of Units:
*Two Coal Fired Steam Boilers and Six Oil Fired CT's
More facts: http://esm.versar.com/pprp/powerplants-new/morgantown.htm
==History==
