Coughlin Power Station

2180 St Landry Hwy, St Landry, LA 71367

Plant Summary Information

Coughlin Power Station is ranked #11 out of 86 power plants in Louisiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Coughlin Power Station is comprised of 5 generators and generated 938.4 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.

Plant Name	Coughlin Power Station
Utility Name	Cleco Power LLC
Location	Evangeline Parish, LA
Initial Operation Date	April 1961
Last Update	May 2026
Annual Generation	3.4 TWh
Annual Consumption	28.9 M MMBtu
Ranked #340 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #189 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #11 out of 86 Louisiana Power Plants
Ranked #9 out of 54 Louisiana Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas
Previous Operator	Cleco Evangeline LLC (2013 to 2013) Cleco Power LLC (2014 to 2025)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Coughlin Power Station (1396)
Plant Address	2180 St Landry Hwy, St Landry, LA 71367
Utility	Cleco Power LLC (3265)
Latitude, Longitude	30.8439, -92.26111
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2003 to May 2026
Initial Operation Date	April 1961
Annual Generation	3.4 TWh
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	Regulated
NERC Region	SERC
Balancing Authority	Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Bayou Cocodrie
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Cleco Power LLC (3265) LA
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	Other - See pipeline notes.
Pipeline Name	COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION CORP Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below.
Pipeline Notes	Pine Prairie Energy Center LLC
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	CC6
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	CLEC.CPS6ST
Nameplate Capacity	113.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	103.8 MW
Minimum Load	50 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 1961
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	CC7
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	CLEC.CPS7ST
Nameplate Capacity	243.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	184.5 MW
Minimum Load	50 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1966
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CC6
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	Yes
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	CLEC.CPS6
Nameplate Capacity	188.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	144.2 MW
Minimum Load	120 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2000
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CC7
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	Yes
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	CLEC.CPS72
Nameplate Capacity	188.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	146.3 MW
Minimum Load	120 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2000
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CC7
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	Yes
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	CLEC.CPS71
Nameplate Capacity	188.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	148.2 MW
Minimum Load	120 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2000
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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