MOUNT STORM, W.Va. — Dominion Energy plans to build a new natural gas-fired generation plant in Grant County, Gov. Patrick Morrissey said Tuesday.
The Mount Storm Combined Cycle Station would produce 2.6 gigawatts of electricity and create more than 1,400 construction jobs and about 150 permanent jobs once finished.
The project is “subject to receipt of all necessary permits and regulatory approvals,” Morrisey’s office said via release.
“West Virginia is demonstrating that we can lead with coal, natural gas, nuclear energy and other forms of reliable energy that power America’s future,” Morrisey said. “These investments strengthen our position as America’s energy state, create good-paying jobs and help ensure we can meet the nation’s growing demand for reliable, affordable power.”
Officials from Virginia-based Dominion estimate the project would generate more than $259 million in economic activity for Grant and Tucker counties during construction and nearly $950 million in tax revenue for Grant County over its first 36 years of operation.
Dominion also plans to continue operating its existing 1.6-gigawatt, coal-fired Mount Storm Power Station. The new plant would be built adjacent to that site.
“For generations, Mount Storm Power Station has been an economic engine for West Virginia and a reliable power source for our entire region,” said Ed Baine, Dominion Energy’s executive vice president of Utility Operations and president of Dominion Energy Virginia. “This proposed power station will further enhance Mount Storm’s positive impact on the economy and grid reliability for decades to come. It will create thousands of new jobs, generate billions in economic investment, and strengthen our region’s energy independence. The project demonstrates our continued commitment to West Virginia and supports the state’s energy goals.”
Morrisey said the project is part of his 50 by 50 Generation Plan, which was unveiled in September 2025. It calls for the state to increase its electric generating capacity from 16 to 50 gigawatts of electricity by 2050.
“We’re nearly 20% of the way toward our long-term generation goal in less than a year,” Morrisey said. “That kind of progress shows what’s possible when you make West Virginia the best place in America to invest in reliable energy.”