Big Cajun 2
10431 Cajun 2 Road - Hwy 981, New Roads, LA 70760Plant Summary Information
Big Cajun 2 is ranked #20 out of 86 power plants in Louisiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Big Cajun 2 is comprised of 3 generators and generated 84.9 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.
| Plant Name | Big Cajun 2 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Louisiana Generating LLC |
| Location | Pointe Coupee Parish, LA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1981 |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 1.7 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 22.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #560 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #79 out of 122 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #20 out of 86 Louisiana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 3 Louisiana Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 69.2% Natural Gas : 30.8% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Big Cajun 2
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Big Cajun 2 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Big Cajun 2 (6055) |
| Plant Address | 10431 Cajun 2 Road - Hwy 981, New Roads, LA 70760 |
| Utility | Louisiana Generating LLC (11252) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.7261, -91.3692 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to May 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1981 |
| Annual Generation | 1.7 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 69.2% Natural Gas : 30.8% |
| 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 | 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 | Mississippi River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Entergy Louisiana LLC (11241) LA |
| Grid Voltage | 500.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION LP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Out of Service July 1981
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | LAGN.BC2_1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | LAGN.BC2_1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 657.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 517 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 528.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 225 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | July 1981 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | SUB / NG |
|---|---|
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1982
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | LAGN.BC2_2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | LAGN.BC2_2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 626 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 546.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 549.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1982 |
| 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 | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating April 1983
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | LAGN.BC2_3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | LAGN.BC2_3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 619 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 551.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 563 MW |
| Minimum Load | 180 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1983 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | SUB / NG |
|---|---|
Big Cajun 2 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana LLC | 4809 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA 70121 | Generator 3 | 24.15% |
| Louisiana Generating LLC | 10431 Hwy 981, Cajun 2 Road, New Roads, LA 70760 | Generator 3 | 58.00% |
| Entergy Texas Inc. | 2107 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380 | Generator 3 | 17.85% |
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