Nine Mile Point
1617 River Road, Westwego, LA 70094Plant Summary Information
Nine Mile Point is ranked #29 out of 2,284 natural gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Nine Mile Point is comprised of 5 generators and generated 1.9 TWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
| Plant Name | Nine Mile Point |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Entergy Louisiana LLC |
| Location | Jefferson Parish, LA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1955 |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 8.4 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 73.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #100 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #29 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1 out of 76 Louisiana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 57 Louisiana Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Nine Mile Point
Nine Mile Point Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Nine Mile Point (1403) |
| Plant Address | 1617 River Road Westwego, LA 70094 |
| Utility | Entergy Louisiana LLC (11241) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 29.9472, -90.1458 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1955 |
| Annual Generation | 8.4 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 | Mississippi River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Entergy Louisiana LLC (11241) LA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV / 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY LP |
| Natural Gas Storage | Yes |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 6(4) Details Operating May 1971
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EES.NINEMILE4 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EES.NINEMILE4 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 895.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 741 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 752.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 190 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1971 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | June 2031 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 729.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 741.7 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 500 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 280 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 24H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | UNK |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating June 1973
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EES.NINEMILE5 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EES.NINEMILE5 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 895.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 740.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 745.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 190 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1973 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | June 2033 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 740 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 731 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 500 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 280 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 24H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | UNK |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 6A Details Operating December 2014
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | PB01 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 194.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 168 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 180 MW |
| Minimum Load | 17 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 168 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 180 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 168 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 180 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 6B Details Operating December 2014
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | PB01 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 194.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 168 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 180 MW |
| Minimum Load | 17 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 168 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 180 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 168 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 180 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 6C Details Operating December 2014
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | PB01 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 260.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 554.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 597.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Nine Mile Point Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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