Bayou Cove Peaking Power

118 Bergeaux Road, Jennings, LA 70546

Plant Summary Information

Bayou Cove Peaking Power is ranked #39 out of 54 natural gas power plants in Louisiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Bayou Cove Peaking Power is comprised of 4 generators and generated 5.7 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.

Plant Name	Bayou Cove Peaking Power
Utility Name	Bayou Cove, LLC
Location	Acadia Parish, LA
Initial Operation Date	July 2002
Last Update	Mar 2026
Annual Generation	139.4 GWh
Annual Consumption	1.8 M MMBtu
Ranked #3,021 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #821 out of 2,179 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #53 out of 83 Louisiana Power Plants
Ranked #39 out of 54 Louisiana Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas
Previous Operator	NRG South CentralOperationsInc (2013 to 2019) Bayou Cove, LLC (2020 to 2024)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Bayou Cove Peaking Power (55433)
Plant Address	118 Bergeaux Road, Jennings, LA 70546
Utility	Bayou Cove, LLC (64383)
Latitude, Longitude	30.2825, -92.5997
Generation Dates on File	Jul 2002 to Mar 2026
Initial Operation Date	July 2002
Annual Generation	139.4 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	SERC
Balancing Authority	Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Wells
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Entergy Louisiana LLC (11241) LA
Grid Voltage	138.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below.
Pipeline Notes	Market Hub Partners-Egan
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	104 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	73.5 MW
Winter Capacity	88.2 MW
Minimum Load	50 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	July 2002
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	104 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	72.2 MW
Winter Capacity	85.9 MW
Minimum Load	50 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	July 2002
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	104 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	72.2 MW
Winter Capacity	85.8 MW
Minimum Load	50 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	August 2002
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	104 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	73.2 MW
Winter Capacity	86.9 MW
Minimum Load	50 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	August 2002
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
City of Alexandria - (LA)	1011 North Third Street, Alexandria, LA 71309	Generator 0001	100.00%

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