Plaquemine Cogeneration Plant

21255 Highway 1, Plaquemine, LA 70765

Plant Summary Information

Plaquemine Cogeneration Plant is ranked #7 out of 76 power plants in Louisiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Plaquemine Cogeneration Plant is comprised of 5 generators and generated 1.8 TWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.

Plant Name	Plaquemine Cogeneration Plant
Utility Name	Dow Chemical Co
Location	Iberville Parish, LA
Initial Operation Date	March 2004
Last Update	Feb 2024
Annual Generation	5.3 TWh
Annual Consumption	63.3 M MMBtu
Ranked #218 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #109 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #7 out of 76 Louisiana Power Plants
Ranked #6 out of 57 Louisiana Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 98.6% Other Gas : 1.4%

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Plaquemine Cogeneration Plant Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Plaquemine Cogeneration Plant (55419)
Plant Address	21255 Highway 1 Plaquemine, LA 70765
Utility	Dow Chemical Co (5347)
Latitude, Longitude	30.3217, -91.2347
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2004 to Feb 2024
Initial Operation Date	March 2004
Annual Generation	5.3 TWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 98.6% Other Gas : 1.4%

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	Yes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number	02-10-000
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	Chemical Manufacturing (325)
Sector	Industrial CHP (7)
Water Source	Mississippi River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Entergy Louisiana LLC (11241) LA
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	CHEVRONTEXACO
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Generator G500 Details Operating March 2004

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CC2
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	EES,DOWCHEM
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	EES,DOWCHEM
Nameplate Capacity	198 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	151 MW
Winter Capacity	186 MW
Minimum Load	75 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 2004
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Other Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	NG / OG

Generator G600 Details Operating March 2004

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CC2
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	EES,DOWCHEM
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	EES,DOWCHEM
Nameplate Capacity	198 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	151 MW
Winter Capacity	186 MW
Minimum Load	75 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 2004
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Other Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	NG / OG

Generator G700 Details Operating March 2004

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CC2
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	EES,DOWCHEM
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	EES,DOWCHEM
Nameplate Capacity	198 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	151 MW
Winter Capacity	186 MW
Minimum Load	75 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 2004
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Other Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	NG / OG

Generator G800 Details Operating March 2004

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CC2
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	EES,DOWCHEM
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	EES,DOWCHEM
Nameplate Capacity	198 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	151 MW
Winter Capacity	186 MW
Minimum Load	75 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 2004
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Other Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	NG / OG

Generator ST5 Details Operating March 2004

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	CC2
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	EES,DOWCHEM
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	EES,DOWCHEM
Nameplate Capacity	195 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	189 MW
Winter Capacity	189 MW
Minimum Load	8 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 2004
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Other Gas / Other Fuel
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

Plaquemine Cogeneration Plant Plant Owners

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

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#110	Cane Run	Louisville, KY	5.2 TWh
#111	Pasadena Cogeneration	Pasadena, TX	5.1 TWh
#112	Hays Energy Project	San Marcos, TX	5.1 TWh
#113	Brandy Branch	Baldwin, FL	5.1 TWh
#114	Central Alabama Generating Station	Billingsley, AL	5.1 TWh
#115	TVA Southaven Combined Cycle	Southaven, MS	5.0 TWh
#116	CPV Valley Energy Center	Wawayanda, NY	5.0 TWh
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