LEPA Unit No. 1
1333 Youngs Road, Morgan City, LA 70380Plant Summary Information
LEPA Unit No. 1 is ranked #49 out of 80 power plants in Louisiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
LEPA Unit No. 1 is comprised of 2 generators and generated -974.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | LEPA Unit No. 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Louisiana Energy & Power Authority |
| Location | St. Mary Parish, LA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2016 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 144.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,815 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #823 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #49 out of 80 Louisiana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #37 out of 54 Louisiana Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for LEPA Unit No. 1
LEPA Unit No. 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | LEPA Unit No. 1 (58478) |
| Plant Address | 1333 Youngs Road, Morgan City, LA 70380 |
| Utility | Louisiana Energy & Power Authority (26253) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 29.69111, -91.19278 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2017 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 144.7 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | WWT Effluent |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Morgan City - (LA) (12927) LA |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | TEXAS GAS TRANSMISSION LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator LEPA1 Details Operating June 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | LEPA |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | LEPA.CC.MGC_01 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | LEPA.CC.MGC_01 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 57 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 49.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 52 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator LEPA2 Details Operating June 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | LEPA |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | LEPA.CC.MGC_01 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | LEPA.CC.MGC_01 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 14.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 15 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
LEPA Unit No. 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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