Big Cajun 1
7807 River Road - Hwy 415, Jarreau, LA 70749Plant Summary Information
Big Cajun 1 is ranked #50 out of 86 power plants in Louisiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Big Cajun 1 is comprised of 4 generators and generated 38.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Big Cajun 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Louisiana Generating LLC |
| Location | Pointe Coupee Parish, LA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1972 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 157.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,888 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #796 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #50 out of 86 Louisiana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #36 out of 54 Louisiana Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Big Cajun 1
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Big Cajun 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Big Cajun 1 (1464) |
| Plant Address | 7807 River Road - Hwy 415, Jarreau, LA 70749 |
| Utility | Louisiana Generating LLC (11252) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.6739, -91.3556 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1972 |
| Annual Generation | 157.5 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 02-120; 00-89-000 |
| 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 | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION LP BRIDGELINE HOLDINGS LP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1972
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | LAGN.BCI_1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | LAGN.BCI_1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 113.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 89 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 90.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 35 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1972 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1972
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | LAGN.BCI_2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | LAGN.BCI_2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 113.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 85.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 88.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 35 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1972 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating May 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | LAGN.BC1T_3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | LAGN.BC1T_3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 132.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 99.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 121.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2001 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | LAGN.BC1T_4 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | LAGN.BC1T_4 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 132.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 99.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 121.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
| 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 |
Big Cajun 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Cajun I Units I and II LLC | 7807 River Rd, Jarreau, LA 70749 | Generator 1 | 100.00% |
| Big Cajun I Units I and II LLC | 7807 River Rd, Jarreau, LA 70749 | Generator 2 | 100.00% |
| Big Cajun I Peaking Power LLC | 7807 River Rd, Jarreau, LA 70749 | Generator 3 | 100.00% |
| Big Cajun I Peaking Power LLC | 7807 River Rd, Jarreau, LA 70749 | Generator 4 | 100.00% |
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