Louisiana Tech University Power Plant
PO BOX 10288, Tech Station, Ruston, LA 71272Plant Summary Information
Louisiana Tech University Power Plant is ranked #46 out of 55 natural gas power plants in Louisiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Louisiana Tech University Power Plant is comprised of 1 generator and generated 12.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Louisiana Tech University Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Louisiana Tech University |
| Location | Lincoln Parish, LA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 48.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 648.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,310 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,113 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #75 out of 87 Louisiana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #46 out of 55 Louisiana Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Louisiana Tech University Power Plant
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Louisiana Tech University Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Louisiana Tech University Power Plant (54240) |
| Plant Address | PO BOX 10288, Tech Station, Ruston, LA 71272 |
| Utility | Louisiana Tech University (11233) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.5256, -92.6497 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2004 |
| Annual Generation | 48.9 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 | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Well |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Entergy Louisiana LLC (11241) LA |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | CENTERPOINT ENERGY |
| Pipeline Name | REGENCY INTRASTATE GAS LP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator TG3 Details Operating July 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Louisiana Tech University Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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